NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Bill Dinwiddie; pick (not exercised) from Royals in exchange for playing rights to Bob Cousy.
November 18, 1969 Boston Celtics / Sacramento Kings Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Bill Dinwiddie
Sacramento Kings Received
- Draft Rights playing rights to Bob Cousy
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston's return in Bill Dinwiddie; pick (not exercised) and the counterpart's return in playing rights to Bob Cousy remained in the same value range. The transaction did not produce a lasting advantage.
Sacramento Kings Perspective
Playing rights to Bob Cousy did not compensate Cincinnati Royals for giving up Bill Dinwiddie. 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.