NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

Atlanta acquired Don Ohl from Bullets in exchange for Tom Workman; 1968 third round pick (#33-Jack Thompson).

January 21, 1968 Atlanta Hawks / Washington Wizards Record confidence: Not Specified

Atlanta Hawks Received

Washington Wizards Received

Trade Analysis

St. Louis Acquired Don Ohl for Tom Workman and a Third-Rounder

The Hawks acquired Don Ohl from Baltimore on January 21, 1968. St. Louis sent Tom Workman and a 1968 third-round pick, later recorded as No. 33 Jack Thompson, giving the Bullets both a player and a draft asset.

Ohl Was the Proven Veteran in the Exchange

Ohl arrived as an established NBA guard rather than a speculative rights asset. The Hawks’ B+ grade reflects the value of acquiring the best-known immediate player in a two-for-one framework.

Baltimore Received Two Chances to Recover Value

The Bullets took Workman plus a third-round selection. That package created more optionality than a straight player swap, but the canonical record does not support a realized outcome strong enough to erase St. Louis’ advantage.

The Hawks Hold the Better Hindsight Grade

TradeVerdicts assigns St. Louis a B+ and Baltimore a C. The difference recognizes the veteran return the Hawks secured while still giving Baltimore credit for receiving both a player and a draft choice.

Final Verdict

Hawks Win — St. Louis B+, Baltimore C. Atlanta acquired Don Ohl from Bullets in exchange for Tom Workman; 1968 third round pick (#33-Jack Thompson).

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