NBA Trade Verdict

Even Trade

On August 5, 1986, Portland acquired Bulls' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Michael Holton from Chicago Bulls in exchange for 1992 second round pick (#52-Matt Steigenga).

August 5, 1986 Chicago Bulls / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: Medium

Chicago Bulls Received

  • Draft Pick 1992 second round pick (#52-Matt Steigenga)

Portland Trail Blazers Received

  • Consideration Bulls agreed to not exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Michael Holton

Trade Analysis

The Blazers acquired Bulls' agreement not to exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Michael Holton and sent the 1992 second-round pick used on Matt Steigenga. Both packages produced limited or comparable value, leaving no meaningful long-term winner between Portland and Chicago Bulls.