Boston Acquired Wayne Embry from Cincinnati
The Celtics acquired Wayne Embry from the Royals on September 15, 1966. Cincinnati received a 1967 draft pick that became No. 28 selection Sam Smith plus cash.
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: Not Specified
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Wayne Embry
Sacramento Kings Received
- Cash 1967 pick (#28 Sam Smith (b. 1944-01-27); cash
Trade Analysis
The Celtics Chose Immediate Frontcourt Help
Boston’s side centered on an established veteran rather than waiting on a later draft asset. The B+ grade reflects the useful present-day value Embry supplied to a team still operating in a championship window.
The Royals Received a Pick and Cash
Cincinnati gained both the No. 28 selection and financial consideration. The cash amount is not preserved in the reviewed sources, and the pick did not create enough realized value to close the gap with Boston’s veteran return.
The Completed Outcome Favors Boston
TradeVerdicts assigns Boston a B+ and Cincinnati a D. The Celtics received the more useful basketball asset, while the Royals’ pick-and-cash package did not develop into comparable on-court value.
Final Verdict
Celtics Win — Boston B+, Cincinnati D. Boston acquired Wayne Embry from Royals in exchange for 1967 pick (No. 28, Sam Smith); cash.