NBA Trade Verdict

Slight Hawks Edge

Atlanta acquired Bill Calhoun from Nationals in exchange for cash.

December 2, 1952 Atlanta Hawks / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: Private Record

Philadelphia 76ers Received

  • Cash cash

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Atlanta used cash to acquire Bill Calhoun. The incoming package offered slightly more usable basketball value or flexibility, but the margin was modest.

Philadelphia 76ers Perspective

The Nationals sold Bill Calhoun to Milwaukee for cash. Calhoun had already been a useful professional guard, but his post-trade value was not large enough to overwhelm Syracuse’s financial return. The exchange produced no durable franchise advantage, supporting an even grade.