Celtics Win
Boston acquired 2016 first-round pick (#35 Rade Zagorac); 2017 first-round pick (#37 Semi Ojeleye) from Suns in exchange for Brandan Wright.
Boston Celtics Received
- Draft Pick 2016 first-round pick (#35 Rade Zagorac )
- Draft Pick 2017 first-round pick (#37 Semi Ojeleye )
Phoenix Suns Received
- Player Brandan Wright
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston received the clearly stronger realized package in draft picks (first round pick (protected top 12 in 2015-16, else 2016 second round pick and 2017 second round pick)) (2016 #35-Rade Zagorac) (2017 #37-Semi Ojeleye). The outgoing value in Brandan Wright did not generate comparable production, control or downstream asset value.
Phoenix Suns Perspective
Boston Celtics came out modestly ahead because the pick that became Semi Ojeleye aged better than Phoenix’s return led by Brandan Wright. 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.