NBA Trade Verdict

Celtics Win

Boston acquired Brian Grant; rights to Rajon Rondo; cash considerations from Suns in exchange for 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez).

June 28, 2006 Boston Celtics / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: Private Record

Boston Celtics Received

Player Brian Grant
Draft Rights rights to Rajon Rondo
Cash cash considerations

Phoenix Suns Received

Draft Pick 2007 first-round pick (#24 Rudy Fernandez )

Trade Analysis

Boston Celtics Perspective

Boston acquired Rajon Rondo's rights and cash for a future first-round pick. Rondo became a four-time All-Star and the lead guard on a championship team.

Phoenix Suns Perspective

Phoenix sent Rajon Rondo’s rights, Brian Grant and cash to Boston for a protected first that became Rudy Fernandez. Rondo became a championship point guard and multiple-time All-Star, while Phoenix later sold Fernandez’s rights. The combination of talent evaluation and downstream monetization created a major loss.