NBA Trade Verdict
Celtics Win
Boston acquired Josh Richardson; traded player exception from Mavericks in exchange for Moses Brown; traded player exception.
July 31, 2021 Boston Celtics / Dallas Mavericks Record confidence: Private Record
Boston Celtics Received
- Player Josh Richardson
- Trade Exception traded player exception
Dallas Mavericks Received
- Player Moses Brown
- Trade Exception traded player exception
Trade Analysis
Boston Celtics Perspective
Boston added Josh Richardson; traded player exception without giving up a premium asset. The return proved slightly more useful than Moses Brown; traded player exception, but the deal remained a modest win.
Dallas Mavericks Perspective
Dallas finished slightly behind once the assets played out. Boston received Josh Richardson, who became part of its later asset chain, while Moses Brown provided little Dallas value. The Celtics held the modest edge. The central comparison is Moses Brown against Josh Richardson, with the remaining picks, rights, cash and contract consequences shaping the final margin.