Celtics Win
Boston acquired Brandan Wright; Jae Crowder; Jameer Nelson (Sr.); 2016 first-round pick (#16 Guerschon Yabusele); 2016 second-round pick (#45 Demetrius Jackson); $12.9 million trade exception from Mavericks in exchange for Rajon Rondo; Dwight Powell.
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Brandan Wright
- Player Jae Crowder
- Player Jameer Nelson (Sr.)
- Draft Pick 2016 first-round pick (#16 Guerschon Yabusele )
- Draft Pick 2016 second-round pick (#45 Demetrius Jackson )
- Trade Exception $12.9 million trade exception
Dallas Mavericks Received
- Player Rajon Rondo
- Player Dwight Powell
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston converted Rajon Rondo and Dwight Powell into Jae Crowder, useful veterans and a future first-round pick. Crowder became a core bridge player and the draft asset added further value.
Dallas Mavericks Perspective
The exchange produced a decisive long-term loss for Dallas. Rajon Rondo's Dallas tenure failed on and off the court, while Boston received Jae Crowder, a first and other assets. Dwight Powell's long tenure softened but did not reverse the loss. The central comparison is Rajon Rondo against Brandan Wright, with the remaining picks, rights, cash and contract consequences shaping the final margin.