NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Wizards Edge
On October 25, 2013, the Phoenix Suns acquired Emeka Okafor; first-round pick (protected top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2015-19, unprotected in 2020) (2014 #18-Tyler Ennis) from the Washington Wizards in exchange for Marcin Gortat; Kendall Marshall; Shannon Brown; Malcolm Lee.
October 25, 2013 Phoenix Suns / Washington Wizards Record confidence: Medium
Phoenix Suns Received
- Player Emeka Okafor
- Draft Pick first round pick (protected top 12 in 2014, top 10 in 2015-19, unprotected in 2020) (2014 #18-Tyler Ennis)
Washington Wizards Received
- Player Marcin Gortat
- Player Kendall Marshall
- Player Shannon Brown
- Player Malcolm Lee
Trade Analysis
Phoenix received the more useful return, led by the pick that became Tyler Ennis, while Washington Wizards still obtained legitimate value from Marcin Gortat. The realized difference is meaningful but limited, supporting a slight Suns edge instead of a one-sided verdict.