Slight Knicks Edge
Atlanta acquired Bill McGill from Knicks in exchange for 1965 second round pick (#17-Hal Blevins); cash.
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Bill McGill
New York Knicks Received
- Draft Pick 1965 second round pick (#17- Hal Blevins )
- Cash cash
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Early-era depth move. Atlanta received usable depth, but the outgoing package produced slightly more combined production and future value, giving the other team a narrow edge.
New York Knicks Perspective
New York acquired 1965 second round pick (#17-Hal Blevins); cash and sent Billy McGill. New York received useful value, but the other team finished with the better overall return. The grade emphasizes realized player impact, pick outcomes, roster fit and asset cost rather than assuming the Knicks or the other team would have made identical downstream draft choices. For lower-profile historical deals, confidence is intentionally conservative because archival detail and transaction mechanics are thinner than for modern trades.