NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Wayne Embry from Royals in exchange for 1967 pick (No. 28, Sam Smith); cash.
September 15, 1966 Boston Celtics / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Wayne Embry
Sacramento Kings Received
- Cash 1967 pick (#28 Sam Smith (b. 1944-01-27); cash
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Wayne Embry supplied veteran strength and rotation value to two championship teams for a modest pick-or-player mechanism and cash.
Sacramento Kings Perspective
Boston Celtics received Wayne Embry. Sacramento Kings received 1967 pick (No. 28, Sam Smith); cash. The outgoing package generated more meaningful production or draft value for the counterpart, and no secondary piece repaired the imbalance. The historical outcome makes this a clear franchise loss.