Hawks Win
Atlanta acquired Louis Williams; 2023 second round pick (#35-Julian Phillips); 2027 second round pick; cash considerations from Clippers in exchange for Rajon Rondo.
Atlanta Hawks Received
- Player Louis Williams
- Draft Pick 2023 second round pick (#35- Julian Phillips )
- Draft Pick 2027 second round pick (?-?)
- Cash cash considerations
LA Clippers Received
- Player Rajon Rondo
Trade Analysis
Atlanta Hawks Perspective
Atlanta exchanged Rajon Rondo for Lou Williams, two second-round picks and cash. Williams provided timely playoff scoring, making this a clear upgrade.
LA Clippers Perspective
Atlanta received Lou Williams plus two second-round picks and cash for Rajon Rondo. Williams immediately contributed to the Hawks' 2021 conference-finals run, while Rondo's Clippers tenure was brief. The Clippers franchise received Rajon Rondo and sent Lou Williams; 2023 second-round pick (#35-Julian Phillips); 2027 second-round pick (selection pending); cash considerations. The downstream player and draft outcomes created a clear value gap in the counterpart's favor. The grade reflects the actual role, longevity and downstream asset value produced after the trade, while still recognizing the roster and competitive-window logic that existed when the transaction was made.