NBA Trade Verdict

Celtics Win

Boston acquired 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez); Cavaliers' agreement to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick from Cavaliers in exchange for Jiri Welsch.

February 24, 2005 Boston Celtics / Cleveland Cavaliers Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

  • Draft Pick 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez )
  • Draft Pick Cavaliers agreed to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

The incoming package of 2007 first round pick (protected top 10) (#24-Rudy Fernandez); Cavaliers' agreement to remove all protection on their 2005 first round pick delivered the decisive practical return. The assets Boston surrendered did not match that result over time.