Slight Blazers Edge
Minnesota acquired James Robinson; Bill Curley; 1997 or 1998 first round pick (Blazers option) (1997 #20-Paul Grant) while sending out J.R. Rider in the 1996-07-23 transaction with Blazers.
Minnesota Timberwolves Received
- Player James Robinson
- Player Bill Curley
- Draft Pick 1997 or 1998 first round pick (Blazers option) (1997 #20- Paul Grant )
Portland Trail Blazers Received
- Player J.R. Rider
Trade Analysis
The counterparty has the better hindsight result, but the margin is not large enough for a decisive loss. Minnesota received James Robinson; Bill Curley; 1997 or 1998 first round pick (Blazers option) (1997 #20-Paul Grant), while the outgoing side was J.R. Rider. The grade weighs actual NBA production, realized draft outcomes, asset longevity and the transaction context rather than simply counting the number of pieces. Where a conditional pick did not convey or a future mechanism remains unresolved, that uncertainty is not treated as realized value. Confidence is medium because the trade details identify the principal assets with enough specificity for a hindsight comparison.