NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

Atlanta sent Joe Johnson and a 2014 swap right (not exercised) and 2015 swap right (#29 Chris McCullough) to Brooklyn for Anthony Morrow, Jordan Farmar, Jordan Williams, DeShawn Stevenson, Johan Petro, the 2013 first-round pick (#18 Shane Larkin), and swap rights.

July 11, 2012 Atlanta Hawks / Brooklyn Nets Record confidence: Private Record

Atlanta Hawks Received

Brooklyn Nets Received

  • Player Joe Johnson
  • Pick Swap Hawks option to swap 2014 first round picks (not exercised)
  • Pick Swap Hawks option to swap 2015 first round picks (#29-Chris McCullough)

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

Atlanta escaped Johnson's 6-year, $119M contract while collecting a first-round pick and depth. Larkin was later traded for additional assets. Brooklyn got the best immediate player but absorbed one of the league's worst contracts, limiting future flexibility. A cap and asset victory for Atlanta.