The deal
Suns get: Forward Mike Scott
Hawks get: Cash considerations
Atlanta Hawks: B-
After yesterday's addition of Ersan Ilyasova from the Philadelphia 76ers, Scott was redundant for the Hawks. Having struggled this season, he wasn't likely to see the court.
Unlike the Milwaukee Bucks with Roy Hibbert, it doesn't appear the Hawks realized any financial benefit from this trade because of the money they sent to Phoenix. However, Atlanta does free up a roster spot and creates a $3.3 million trade exception, which might come in handy over the next year.
Phoenix Suns: B
This trade brought the Suns almost up to the team salary minimum, saving Phoenix about $2.4 million because Scott's entire salary counts against the minimum but only the remaining portion (a little less than a million dollars) will be paid by the team. Add in the cash the Suns received and they came out well ahead financially.
My suspicion is Phoenix will waive Scott and use his roster spot to re-sign veteran guard Ronnie Price for the remainder of the season now that he's reached the maximum two possible 10-day contracts.