NBA Trade Verdict
Slight Charlotte Edge
Charlotte acquired Wes Iwundu; rights to Tyler Harvey; 2022 first-round pick (#15-Mark Williams); 2024 second-round pick; cash in a multi-team trade involving Memphis Grizzlies, New Orleans Pelicans, sending Devonte' Graham.
August 7, 2021 Charlotte Hornets / Memphis Grizzlies / New Orleans Pelicans Record confidence: Medium
Charlotte Hornets Received
- Player Wes Iwundu
- Draft Pick protected 2022 first-round pick later used on Mark Williams
- Cash cash considerations
- Draft Rights draft rights to Tyler Harvey
Memphis Grizzlies Received
- Player Steven Adams
- Player Eric Bledsoe
- Draft Rights draft rights to Ziaire Williams
- Draft Rights draft rights to Jared Butler
- Draft Pick protected 2022 Los Angeles Lakers first-round pick
New Orleans Pelicans Received
- Player Devonte' Graham
- Player Jonas Valanciunas
- Draft Rights draft rights to Trey Murphy III
- Draft Rights draft rights to Brandon Boston Jr .
Trade Analysis
Charlotte converted Devonte' Graham into the protected first-round asset that became Mark Williams, plus secondary compensation. Graham's value declined after leaving, making this an excellent asset-conversion trade.