NBA Trade Verdict

Pelicans Win

Miami and New Orleans Pelicans produced a stronger realized return for Pelicans in the 2016-02-18 exchange: 2018 second-round pick (protected top 55, subsequent trade of this pick back to Pelicans effectively removed protection) (#51-Tony Carr) for Jarnell Stokes; $700K cash.

February 18, 2016 Miami Heat / New Orleans Pelicans Record confidence: Medium

Miami Heat Received

  • Draft Pick 2018 second-round pick (protected top 55, subsequent trade of this pick back to Pelicans effectively removed protection) (#51- Tony Carr )

New Orleans Pelicans Received

Trade Analysis

Miami received 2018 second-round pick (protected top 55, subsequent trade of this pick back to Pelicans effectively removed protection) (#51-Tony Carr) and sent Jarnell Stokes; $700K cash in the 2016-02-18 transaction with New Orleans Pelicans. The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Pelicans Win. The realized-value outcome ultimately favored Pelicans. The review weighs actual NBA contribution, pick conversion, contract context, timing and downstream asset use, including whether either side converted the original return into something more valuable. The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Pelicans Win.