Pelicans Win
New Orleans acquired Ish Smith; rights to Latavious Williams; 2015 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2015) (not exercised); cash considerations from Oklahoma City Thunder for 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected top 55), Pelicans picks) (not exercised).
New Orleans Pelicans Received
- Player Ish Smith
- Draft Rights rights to Latavious Williams
- Draft Pick 2015 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2015) (not exercised)
- Cash cash considerations
Oklahoma City Thunder Received
- Draft Pick 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected top 55), Pelicans picks) (not exercised)
Trade Analysis
The realized outcome provides enough separation to support Pelicans Win. New Orleans received Ish Smith; rights to Latavious Williams; 2015 second round pick (if this pick is not conveyed from 76ers to Celtics from previous trade, protected top 55 in 2015) (not exercised); cash considerations and sent 2016 second round pick (less favorable of Kings (protected top 55), Pelicans picks) (not exercised) in the transaction with Oklahoma City Thunder. The initial grade weighs realized player production, draft outcomes, retained asset value, role, timing and transaction scale rather than simply counting pieces. It also separates direct franchise value from value a counterparty created only through later unrelated trades. Confidence is moderate while the remaining transaction details are independently verified.