NBA Trade Verdict
Wolves Win
Ricky Davis and Mark Blount supplied short-term production, but the protected first-round pick Miami surrendered became the most valuable long-term asset in the deal.
October 24, 2007 Miami Heat / Minnesota Timberwolves Record confidence: Medium
Miami Heat Received
- Player Ricky Davis
- Player Mark Blount
Minnesota Timberwolves Received
- Player Antoine Walker
- Player Wayne Simien
- Player Michael Doleac
- Draft Pick first-round pick (protected top 14 in 2008, top 10 in 2009, top 6 in 2010, unprotected in 2011) (2009 #18- Ty Lawson )
- Cash cash
Miami Heat
B-
Trade Analysis
Miami received short-term production from Ricky Davis and Mark Blount, but neither became part of the next Heat contender. The protected first-round pick eventually conveyed and became the No. 18 selection in 2009, giving Minnesota the stronger long-term asset return. The Wolves' A- grade versus Miami's B- supports a Wolves Win.