NBA Trade Verdict
Even Trade
On December 10, 1950, the Syracuse Nationals sold rights to Belus Smawley to the Baltimore Bullets for cash.
December 10, 1950 Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) / Philadelphia 76ers Record confidence: Medium
Baltimore Bullets (1944–1954) Received
- Draft Rights rights to Belus Smawley
Philadelphia 76ers Received
- Cash cash
Trade Analysis
The Nationals sold Belus Smawley’s rights to Baltimore for cash. Smawley was an established early professional scorer, but the trade details do not show a transformative Baltimore return or disclose the cash amount. That uncertainty, combined with Syracuse’s immediate financial return, keeps the grade near even.