NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Clippers Edge
Los Angeles Clippers earned a modest hindsight edge over Oklahoma City Thunder in the 1988-06-28 exchange, with rights to Gary Grant; 1989 first-round pick (#19-Kenny Payne) providing the better overall return.
June 28, 1988 LA Clippers / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: High
LA Clippers Received
- Draft Rights rights to Gary Grant
- Draft Pick 1989 first-round pick (#19- Kenny Payne )
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Michael Cage
LA Clippers
A-
Trade Analysis
Los Angeles Clippers received rights to Gary Grant; 1989 first-round pick (#19-Kenny Payne) and sent Michael Cage in the 1988-06-28 transaction with Oklahoma City Thunder. Structured retrospective estimate using realized player production, named draft outcomes, pick value, role, timing and asset depth. The comparison emphasizes realized production, named draft outcomes, role, timing and downstream asset value rather than reputation alone.