NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

Atlanta acquired rights to Vern Hatton from Warriors in exchange for cash.

November 30, 1961 Atlanta Hawks / Golden State Warriors Record confidence: Private Record

Atlanta Hawks Received

Golden State Warriors Received

  • Cash cash

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Atlanta used cash to acquire the rights to Vern Hatton. The exchange functioned as roster maintenance rather than a franchise-changing decision, with no durable winner.

Golden State Warriors Perspective

Golden State's return of cash fell well short of the long-term value surrendered in rights to Vern Hatton. Golden State received cash and sent rights to Vern Hatton. The long-term value clearly favored the counterpart. 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.