NBA Trade Verdict

Slight 76ers Edge

Atlanta acquired Noble Jorgensen from Nationals in exchange for Bob Lavoy.

November 23, 1953 Atlanta Hawks / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: Private Record

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

The swap sent Bob Lavoy out and brought Noble Jorgensen to Atlanta. The transaction addressed roster needs without materially changing either team's long-term outlook.

Philadelphia 76ers Perspective

Syracuse exchanged Noble Jorgensen for Bob Lavoy. Lavoy supplied frontcourt minutes for the Nationals, while Jorgensen’s best Syracuse seasons were already behind him and his Milwaukee tenure was limited. The timing gave Syracuse the more useful remaining player value, though not by enough for a major win.