New York reacquired Dave Budd from the expansion Chicago Packers on May 16, 1961 after losing him to Chicago in the April expansion draft. The Knicks sent the player rights to Charlie Tyra and Bob McNeill. Budd then played four more seasons for New York, appearing in 292 regular-season games from 1961-62 through 1964-65 and averaging 9.5 points and 5.1 rebounds at his post-trade peak in 1962-63. Tyra gave Chicago 78 games in 1961-62 at 6.7 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, while McNeill never played for the Packers because Chicago sold his rights to Philadelphia for cash the same day. The cash amount is unknown, but the direct realized basketball value favors New York clearly.
The Knicks reacquired Dave Budd from the expansion Chicago Packers on May 16, 1961 after losing him in the April expansion draft. New York sent the rights to Charlie Tyra and Bob McNeill, while Chicago immediately sold McNeill's rights to Philadelphia for cash.
Budd played 292 regular-season games for New York from 1961-62 through 1964-65. His best post-trade season came in 1962-63, when he averaged 9.5 points and 5.1 rebounds. The Knicks recovered a familiar forward and received several years of dependable service.
Tyra played 78 games for the Packers in 1961-62, averaging 6.7 points and 7.8 rebounds. McNeill never played for Chicago because his rights were sold the same day. That cash payment adds value for the Packers, but the amount is not publicly preserved.
Chicago received a full season from Tyra and an unpriced payment for McNeill, so the expansion club did not come away empty. Budd nevertheless gave New York almost four times as many games and multiple useful seasons. The direct playing value makes the Knicks the clear winner.
Knicks Win — New York A-, Chicago B-. Dave Budd delivered 292 post-trade games, outlasting Charlie Tyra's one Packers season and McNeill's undisclosed cash return.