NBA Trade Verdict

Even Trade

Boston acquired 2007 second-round pick (#49 Aaron Gray) from Suns in exchange for Walter McCarty; cash.

February 8, 2005 Boston Celtics / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

Phoenix Suns Received

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

The deal centered on 2007 second-round pick (#49 Aaron Gray) and Walter McCarty. Both sides received limited short-term value, and neither outcome created meaningful separation.

Phoenix Suns Perspective

Boston Celtics came out modestly ahead because the pick that became Aaron Gray aged better than Phoenix’s return led by cash. The Suns still received usable player, pick or financial value, so the outcome fits a slight the other team edge rather than a clear loss.