NBA Trade Verdict
Kings Win
The Nets acquired Nate Archibald from Kings in exchange for Jim Eakins; Brian Taylor; 1977 first-round pick (#2, Otis Birdsong); 1978 first-round pick (#2, Phil Ford).
September 10, 1976 Brooklyn Nets / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: High
Brooklyn Nets Received
- Player Nate Archibald
Sacramento Kings Received
- Player Jim Eakins
- Player Brian Taylor
- Draft Pick 1977 first-round pick (#2, Otis Birdsong)
- Draft Pick 1978 first-round pick (#2, Phil Ford)
Trade Analysis
Tiny Archibald was an established star, but the Nets acquired him by sending Brian Taylor, Jim Eakins and two premium first-round picks that became Otis Birdsong and Phil Ford. The outgoing package produced far more durable value.