NBA Trade Verdict

Slight Blazers Edge

On October 5, 1977, Portland acquired 1978 second round pick (#24-Keith Herron); future considerations from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for rights to Rich Laurel.

October 5, 1977 Atlanta Hawks / Portland Trail Blazers Record confidence: Medium

Atlanta Hawks Received

  • Rights rights to Rich Laurel

Portland Trail Blazers Received

  • Draft Pick 1978 second round pick (#24-Keith Herron)
  • Consideration future considerations

Trade Analysis

The Blazers moved rights to Rich Laurel and received the 1978 second-round pick used on Keith Herron and additional consideration. The realized gap between the 1978 second-round pick used on Keith Herron and additional consideration and rights to Rich Laurel favors Portland without becoming decisive.