Trade Verdicts
NBA Trade Verdict

Hawks Win

On January 24, 1980, Utah Jazz acquired cash from Atlanta Hawks in exchange for 1980 second round pick (#45-Brad Branson) and 1980 third round pick (#64-Jonathan Moore).

January 24, 1980 Atlanta Hawks / Utah Jazz Record confidence: Medium

Atlanta Hawks Received

  • Draft Pick 1980 second round pick (#45-Brad Branson)
  • Draft Pick 1980 third round pick (#64-Jonathan Moore)

Utah Jazz Received

  • Cash cash

Atlanta Hawks

B+

Utah Jazz

C-

Trade Analysis

Utah sold two late draft picks, later used on Brad Branson and Jonathan Moore, to Atlanta for cash during a period of severe financial pressure. Neither player became meaningful for the Hawks, but Utah surrendered basketball optionality without receiving an on-court asset. Atlanta holds a slight edge.