I don't consider Thompson or Williams to have value. As much as Dallas' package for Rondo was weak, a TPE and future #1 is better than this package.
I agree - I looked back at the article a couple of times to see if I was missing something, but none of those players are anything great (and certainly not better than Wright, Crowder, or Nelson).
The first will probably be disappointing and the TPE may go unused, but there is nothing good about this return for Williams. BKN should probably be happy they aren't taking on extra salary or giving up picks.