NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

Atlanta acquired Buddy Davis from Warriors in exchange for Dave Plunkett.

January 19, 1958 Atlanta Hawks / Golden State Warriors Record confidence: Private Record

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

The swap sent Dave Plunkett out and brought Buddy Davis to Atlanta. The exchange functioned as roster maintenance rather than a franchise-changing decision, with no durable winner.

Golden State Warriors Perspective

Golden State received some value, but Walt Davis produced the stronger overall return for the counterpart. Golden State received Dave Plunkett and sent Walt Davis. The counterpart captured somewhat more durable value, although Golden State's return was not without merit. The displayed team grades for Atlanta Hawks and Golden State Warriors reflect the realized value of the players, draft assets and transaction context that ultimately materialized. The judgment is retrospective and does not assume that every later draft outcome was predictable on the trade date.