NBA Trade Verdict
76ers Win
The 1978-01-31 trade leans slightly toward Philadelphia 76ers, although Buffalo Braves still received useful value led by 1978 third-round pick (#65-Marvin Dalph); cash.
January 31, 1978 LA Clippers / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: Medium
LA Clippers Received
- Draft Pick 1978 third-round pick (#65- Marvin Dalph )
- Cash cash
Philadelphia 76ers Received
- Player Ted McClain
LA Clippers
D+
Trade Analysis
Buffalo Braves received 1978 third-round pick (#65-Marvin Dalph); cash and sent Ted McClain in the 1978-01-31 transaction with Philadelphia 76ers. Structured retrospective estimate using realized player production, named draft outcomes, pick value, role, timing and asset depth. The comparison emphasizes realized production, named draft outcomes, role, timing and downstream asset value rather than reputation alone.