NBA Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Atlanta acquired Shelvin Mack from Grizzlies in exchange for Tyler Dorsey.

February 7, 2019 Atlanta Hawks / Memphis Grizzlies Record confidence: Private Record

Trade Analysis

Atlanta Hawks Perspective

The swap sent Tyler Dorsey out and brought Shelvin Mack to Atlanta. The transaction addressed roster needs without materially changing either team's long-term outlook.

Memphis Grizzlies Perspective

Memphis received Tyler Dorsey and sent Shelvin Mack in the transaction with Atlanta Hawks. Both sides generated usable but limited separation after the players, draft outcomes, contract context and identifiable downstream assets were weighed. The B-/B- grade pairing reflects comparable realized value rather than forced symmetry. Neither side produced enough durable advantage to support a directional result, so the trade is retained as a genuine even.