NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

Atlanta acquired Gene Englund from Celtics in exchange for John Mahnken.

January 29, 1950 Atlanta Hawks / Boston Celtics Record confidence: Private Record

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

The swap sent John Mahnken out and brought Gene Englund to Atlanta. Atlanta secured the most valuable piece in the exchange and retained the better long-term outcome.

Boston Celtics Perspective

Boston's return in John Mahnken did not approach the long-term value of Gene Englund. The counterpart captured the clearly superior outcome.