NBA Trade Verdict

Slight Suns Edge

Atlanta acquired rights to Gene Tormohlen from Suns in exchange for 1970 third round pick (#48-Vann Williford).

September 20, 1969 Atlanta Hawks / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Private Record

Atlanta Hawks Received

Phoenix Suns Received

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Atlanta moved 1970 third round pick (#48-Vann Williford) to bring in the rights to Gene Tormohlen. The exchange functioned as roster maintenance rather than a franchise-changing decision, with no durable winner.

Phoenix Suns Perspective

Phoenix acquired the pick that became Vann Williford in exchange for rights to Gene Tormohlen. The Suns and Atlanta Hawks received similarly modest value, with no player or pick developing into a decisive advantage. The deal did not meaningfully alter either franchise’s direction and grades as even.