Grizzlies Win
Boston acquired Roy Rogers from Grizzlies in exchange for Tony Massenburg; 1999 second-round pick (#37 Obinna Ekezie).
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Roy Rogers
Memphis Grizzlies Received
- Player Tony Massenburg
- Draft Pick 1999 second-round pick (#37 Obinna Ekezie )
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
This was a modest roster exchange involving Roy Rogers and Tony Massenburg. The realized value stayed balanced and well below franchise-shaping territory.
Memphis Grizzlies Perspective
Memphis received Tony Massenburg; second-round pick (1999 #37-Obinna Ekezie) and sent Roy Rogers. The Grizzlies’ return produced the stronger hindsight value after player production, draft conversion, role, contract timing and downstream asset use were considered. The advantage is modest: Memphis either acquired the best individual contributor, recovered superior draft capital or reduced the heavier long-term cost. Boston Celtics still received identifiable value, which is reflected in the other team grade rather than treated as a zero-return side.