NBA Trade Verdict
Suns Win
On June 21, 2018, the Phoenix Suns acquired rights to Mikal Bridges from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for rights to Zhaire Smith; 2021 first-round pick (#18-Tre Mann).
June 21, 2018 Philadelphia 76ers / Phoenix Suns Record confidence: High
Philadelphia 76ers Received
- Rights rights to Zhaire Smith
- Draft Pick 2021 first round pick (#18-Tre Mann)
Phoenix Suns Received
- Rights rights to Mikal Bridges
Trade Analysis
Phoenix traded Zhaire Smith’s rights and a future first for Mikal Bridges. Bridges became an elite defender, durable starter and centerpiece of the later Kevin Durant package. Philadelphia received meaningful draft value, but Phoenix secured the clearly superior realized player.