Slight Knicks Edge
Atlanta acquired Eddie Mast from Knicks in exchange for 1973 second round pick (#28-Pat McFarland).
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Eddie Mast
New York Knicks Received
- Draft Pick 1973 second round pick (#28- Pat McFarland )
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Atlanta moved 1973 second round pick (#28-Pat McFarland) to bring in Eddie Mast. The transaction addressed roster needs without materially changing either team's long-term outlook.
New York Knicks Perspective
New York acquired 1973 second round pick (#28-Pat McFarland) and sent Eddie Mast. 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.