Pacers Win
New York acquired Ray Williams from Kings, Pacers for Vince Taylor; 1984 first round pick (#18-Vern Fleming); cash. New York received useful value, but the other teams finished with the better overall return.
Indiana Pacers Received
- Player Vince Taylor
- Draft Pick 1984 first round pick (#18-Vern Fleming)
New York Knicks Received
- Player Ray Williams
Sacramento Kings Received
- Cash cash
Trade Analysis
New York acquired Ray Williams and sent Vince Taylor; 1984 first round pick (#18-Vern Fleming); cash. New York received useful value, but the other teams finished with the better overall return. The grade emphasizes realized player impact, pick outcomes, roster fit and asset cost rather than assuming the Knicks or the other teams would have made identical downstream draft choices. For lower-profile historical deals, confidence is intentionally conservative because archival detail and transaction mechanics are thinner than for modern trades.