Atlanta Acquired Richie Guerin’s Rights for Dick Smith
The Hawks acquired the rights to Richie Guerin from Seattle on November 15, 1968 and sent Dick Smith to the SuperSonics. The canonical record contains no additional pick or cash component.
NBA Trade Verdict
Hawks Win
Atlanta acquired rights to Richie Guerin from Sonics in exchange for Dick Smith.
November 15, 1968 Atlanta Hawks / Oklahoma City Thunder Record confidence: Not Specified
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Draft Rights rights to Richie Guerin
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Player Dick Smith
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Reclaimed a Familiar Veteran Asset
Guerin had already been a major part of the Hawks’ organization, so the transaction brought his rights back into Atlanta’s control. The B+ grade reflects the stronger value assigned to that incoming rights asset.
Seattle Received Dick Smith as the Direct Return
The SuperSonics’ side is a single-player return. The canonical record does not show an additional asset attached to Smith that would materially narrow the value comparison.
The Hawks Receive the Better Grade
TradeVerdicts assigns Atlanta a B+ and Seattle a C. The result recognizes Atlanta’s stronger realized rights value while still crediting Seattle for receiving an actual player rather than an empty return.
Final Verdict
Hawks Win — Atlanta B+, Seattle C. Atlanta acquired rights to Richie Guerin from Sonics in exchange for Dick Smith.