The HRR NBA Trade Analyses Archive
Two Minor Deals Completed on October 28 1997Celts get Rogers | Mack to Vancouver
October 28, 1997: Celts Get Roy Rogers
The Boston Celtics acquired F Roy Rogers from the Vancouver Grizzlies in exchange for F Tony Massenburg and a future 2nd round pick.
Notes:
- Rogers can be a free agent in the summer of 1999.
- Massenburg will be a free agent after the ‘99 - ‘00 season.
1997 - ‘98 Salaries:
Roy Rogers, Boston: $763.1 K
Tony Massenburg, Van.: $750 K
Who got the better of the deal?
Boston.
Why?
Roy Rogers, 6’10”, should provide the Celtics the shot blocker necessary to anchor the pressing and trapping style of play head coach Rick Pitino wants to utilize. The only negative for Boston is Rogers’ bad knees which he has had since his playing days at Alabama.
Massenburg really didn’t fit into Pitino’s style of play. He should back up Otis Thorpe at power forward and Bryant Reeves at center. Tony, 6’9”, is a banger who is a solid rebounder and low post defender.
“Mack goes to Vancouver”
The Houston Rockets traded swingman Sam Mack to Vancouver in exchange for a future 2nd round pick.
Note: Houston gets the second round pick in either 1999 or 2000.
1997 - ‘98 Salary:
Sam Mack, Vancouver: $326 K
Who got the better of the deal?
Houston.
Why?
Vancouver needed a 3 point shooter on the club. Mack can supply that; however, he’s a very streaky shooter. Houston is very deep at small forward with Mario Elie, Eddie Johnson, plus the flexibility of having guards Clyde Drexler and rookie Rodrick Rhodes play the position left Mack with very little opportunity of making the club.
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