NBA Trade Verdict
Wizards Win
Orlando traded Brendan Haywood’s rights to Washington for Laron Profit and a first that became Julius Hodge (No. 20 in 2005).
August 1, 2001 Orlando Magic / Washington Wizards Record confidence: Medium
Orlando Magic Received
- Player Laron Profit
- Draft Pick first round pick (unknown protection in 2004, protected top 13 in 2005, top 3 in 2006) (2005 #20- Julius Hodge )
Washington Wizards Received
- Draft Rights rights to Brendan Haywood
Trade Analysis
Haywood became a starting center for a decade in Washington. Profit and Hodge combined for minimal value. Orlando sold low on a legitimate center.