NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

Atlanta acquired Bob Harrison from Lakers in exchange for cash.

February 2, 1954 Atlanta Hawks / Los Angeles Lakers Record confidence: Private Record

Los Angeles Lakers Received

  • Cash cash

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

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

Los Angeles Lakers Perspective

Minneapolis Lakers received cash and sent Bob Harrison in the transaction with Atlanta Hawks. The displayed team grades for Atlanta Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized. The evaluation is retrospective: it weighs what the players and draft assets actually became, while still considering role, age, contract timing, competitive-window fit and identifiable downstream asset conversion.