NBA Trade Verdict

Slight Warriors Edge

Boston received Robert Pack; John Williams; 2001 first-round pick (#21 Joseph Forte); $3 million cash and sent Danny Fortson; Dana Barros in a multi-team trade involving Jazz, Mavericks, Warriors.

August 16, 2000 Boston Celtics / Dallas Mavericks / Golden State Warriors / Utah Jazz Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

Utah Jazz Received

  • Cash $3 million cash

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

The deal leaned away from Boston because Danny Fortson; Dana Barros carried the better realized value, though neither package became franchise-defining.

Dallas Mavericks Perspective

Dallas gained a modest long-term advantage. Howard Eisley became a rotation guard and the outgoing players had limited remaining value, but the cash and multi-team mechanics narrow Dallas's advantage. The central comparison is Howard Eisley against Bruno Sundov, with the remaining picks, rights, cash and contract consequences shaping the final margin.