Even Trade
Atlanta acquired Gus Bailey; Joe Meriweather; 1976 first round pick (#9-Armond Hill) from Rockets in exchange for Dwight Jones (Elmo); 1976 first round pick (#1-John Lucas Jr.).
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Gus Bailey
- Player Joe Meriweather
- Draft Pick 1976 first round pick (#9- Armond Hill )
Houston Rockets Received
- Player Dwight Jones (Elmo)
- Draft Pick 1976 first round pick (#1-John Lucas Jr.)
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Houston landed the top pick and John Lucas, while Atlanta received Joe Meriweather and the pick that became Armond Hill. Both sides obtained meaningful starters without a decisive long-term separator.
Houston Rockets Perspective
Houston moved from the No. 9 pick to No. 1 and selected John Lucas Jr., while also adding Dwight Jones. Atlanta received Joe C. Meriweather, Gus Bailey and the No. 9 pick used on Armond Hill. Lucas gave Houston the best single asset, but Atlanta’s depth and first-round value keep the deal in the Even Trade range. The transaction balances Houston’s benefit from Dwight Jones (Elmo) against the value Atlanta Hawks extracted from Gus Bailey, which is why neither side earns a directional verdict.