Pacers Win
Indiana secured Milwaukee's agreement not to match Alex English for the No. 8 pick, gaining a future Hall of Fame scorer while the Bucks still received Calvin Natt.
Indiana Pacers Received
- Draft Rights Bucks agreed to not exercise their right of first refusal on free agent Alex English
Milwaukee Bucks Received
- Draft Pick 1979 first-round pick (#8- Calvin Natt )
Trade Analysis
The Alex English compensation deal produced meaningful value for both clubs. Indiana obtained the ability to sign English, who soon emerged as an elite scorer and ultimately a Hall of Famer. Milwaukee received the 1979 No. 8 pick, which became Calvin Natt, himself an All-Star-caliber forward with a strong NBA career. That keeps the transaction from being a one-sided fleecing. Still, English's sustained offensive peak and historical stature created the stronger realized return. An A-level Pacers grade and Pacers Win verdict capture the edge without dismissing the quality of Milwaukee's compensation.