Atlanta Hawks: Bibby for Hinrich in five-player deal
Loading ...Phoenix–After striking out in their efforts to acquire point guards Devin Harris and Raymond Felton, the Hawks agreed to terms with the Wizards on a trade for veteran Kirk Hinrich and athletic big man Hilton Armstrong, the team announced tonight.
As part of the deal, the Hawks sent Mike Bibby, rookie Jordan Crawford, swingman Mo Evans and their 2011 first-round draft pick to the Wizards.
Bibby, Crawford and Evans were informed of the trade prior to the team’s game against Phoenix tonight. Jeff Teague replaced Bibby in the starting lineup.
Hawks coach Larry Drew declined to comment on the trade before the game because it wasn’t yet official.
The Bulls selected Hinrich, 30, with the seventh overall pick out of Kansas in the 2003 draft. The Bulls traded him to Washington last summer along with Kevin Seraphin.
The Hawks expect Hinrich to shore up their weak perimeter defense, which has put stress on the team defense as players constantly scramble to help against dribble penetration. Like Bibby, Hinrich is a good spot-up shooter but is a better playmaker off the dribble and should help Atlanta’s fast break.
The Hawks also hope Hinrich (6-4, 190), who’s earned a reputation as a hard-nosed player, will provide toughness and leadership. He and Marvin Williams went at it during a game in Chicago last season, with both earning technical fouls.
“I’ve always been a super fan of Kirk,” Williams said. “Watching him at Kansas, he just competes, man. In college, coach [Roy] Williams would always make reference to Kirk Hinrich and say he has that toughness and that attitude.”
Armstrong (6-11, 235 pounds) is limited offensively and doesn’t rebound well for his size. But he’s an athletic leaper who could find a role helping the Hawks protect the rim, which also is a weakness (especially when Josh Smith is not in the game).
“I think in the paint he can block some shots and be able to add that inside presence and help us out down there a little bit,” Smith said.
The trade is another move for the Hawks that could help them now at the expense of future flexibility and development of young players.
Both Armstrong and Evans’ contracts expire after the season. Hinrich is scheduled to make $8 million next season compared to salaries of $6.2 million for Bibby and $1.1 million for Crawford . That would add roughly $700,000 to Atlanta’s estimated $65 million in committed salaries for 2011-12.
The Hawks also had to part with the draft pick and Crawford, whom they acquired in a draft night trade in 2010 after the Nets selected him No. 27 overall. The shooting guard had played sparingly this season, appearing in just 16 of 56 games.
Finally, the trade is the latest indication that the Hawks don’t intend to give Teague a larger role. Teague, the No. 19 overall pick in the 2009 draft, had played in 46 of 56 games for an average of 11.6 minutes entering the game tonight.
The Hawks acquired Hinrich after a wide search for a trading partner in an urgent attempt to acquire a point guard.
A league source with knowledge of Atlanta’s inquiries said the team tried to swing a trade for Harris before the Nets sent him to Utah in a deal that got them All-Star Deron Williams. The source said the Hawks also were rebuffed when they inquired about point guard Raymond Felton after New York traded him to the Nuggets as part of the Carmelo Anthony trade.
The Hawks also had interest in Cleveland point guard Ramon Sessions, according to the source.
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observer
February 23rd, 2011
10:10 pm
Watching NOLA play right now and I see someone that would have looked real good in a hawks uni. No I’m not jonesing for CP3. What about Jarret Jack? The guy can drive, deal , and dish. Exactly what we need. I can’t believe he would have cost us more then this deal just did..
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:10 pm
“A league source with knowledge of Atlanta’s inquiries said the team tried to swing a trade for Harris before the Nets sent him to Utah in a deal that got them All-Star Deron Williams. The source said the Hawks also were rebuffed when they inquired about point guard Raymond Felton”
too (little) to late.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:11 pm
*too
The Game Has Changed
February 23rd, 2011
10:11 pm
Yo Cowbulls. Joe is not the most over paid player in the league. That would go to Eddie Curry. Not to mention Micheal Redd of the Bucks makes 18 million a year and hasnt played more than 36 games in 3 years.
cp
February 23rd, 2011
10:11 pm
I hope Jamal is next to go. I just cant keep watching him play. LD is going to keep putting him out there no matter how disinterested he looks or how bad he plays. See what Portland is offering and send Jamal on his way
observer
February 23rd, 2011
10:11 pm
Enter your comments here
handtheman
February 23rd, 2011
10:12 pm
The GM for the Hawks had did a very bad job for the hawks. I like Joe, but we sign him for 2 much money. Jamal is not playing good ball this year because he not happy about his money. we gave up Jordan Crawford 2 fast. The trade today was very bad 2 me. I am just about 2 give up on the hawks. We need a new GM. Did he do a good job at Seattle?
Samuel
February 23rd, 2011
10:12 pm
I thought Teague was supposed to be the answer for all this dribble penetration. Ken, I know you have an answer. Nash and Drajic getting into the paint at will.
Section 303
February 23rd, 2011
10:14 pm
After watching this first half, I suddenly do not give a sh#t about the trade. The Hawks are still awful. This road trip is going to get really, really ugly. And, really, the month of March will be just as bad.
Knicks are going to catch the Hawks. It is hard for me to even imagine the Hawks winning again. They are just tanking before our eyes.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:14 pm
NY giving up 106 to a Buck team that struggles to score.
im telling you, they need 110 a night.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
10:15 pm
Same ish different day. Still a sporadic at best commitment to getting the ball in the post, still complete cluelessness when faced with a zone defense. And in this game they combine that by watching one of the league’s worst rebounding teams get board after board.
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
10:15 pm
Now we need to trade Josh Smith for Chris Kaman.
Section 303
February 23rd, 2011
10:15 pm
And, guys….the “Teague needs to play more” and “The Hawks aren’t developing Teague” crap stops. It stops. The guy sucks. He does not belong in the NBA. Time for some of you to accept this as the fact it is.
mratl
February 23rd, 2011
10:16 pm
about time …bibby u just wasnt getn the job done… 4 to 5 points 2 or 3 assist a game….not gonna get it… marvin needs to go next…..great trade
Melvin
February 23rd, 2011
10:18 pm
“Nash and Drajic getting into the paint at will.” – Samuel
Comeon Sam, they are doing it off of pick and rolls. Teague only played 11mins..
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 pm
“the “Teague needs to play more” and “The Hawks aren’t developing Teague” crap stops. It stops. The guy sucks.”
He hasn’t been any worse than Bibby, and at times he’s actually looked pretty good. I hope you weren’t expecting him to be an All Star right off the bat. Dude is still young. He has shown enough to make me think he can provide solid minutes on a regular basis. Honestly, he ran the point better than Jamal in that half.
Columbus
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 pm
Maybe they will shock us with one more last minute trade. Why give up a #1 in the deal for a PG? because the hawks have used multiple picks on PG’s and havent came up with one as good as Hinrich. Consider it as drafting a PG with our first round pick this year. The hawks would not have drafted one any better. So what now? We still need a center and we need to run and run the offense like it was the last few years if the Hinrich trade dont help enough….if the team’s game dont improve in the next month, LD better go back to the old offense or FIRE his arse!
Melvin
February 23rd, 2011
10:19 pm
Section303,
Magic and Bulls lost tonight as well…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 pm
Jamal did a much, much worse job defensively than Teague. Teague was pretty unimpressive in his own right, but he was better than Jamal.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 pm
“and he has 9 assist @ the half b/c he’s getting everyone involved”
-Nique
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 pm
Section 303- Teague has played pretty good despite lack of playing time. Josh Smith is the problem. No rebounding, and still to many jumpers.
Nique's Revenge
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 pm
goooooooooooo teague!
Brandon from Warner Robins
February 23rd, 2011
10:20 pm
atta boy Jeff Teague
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 pm
that was plain nice.
more handling by the pg, less from everyone else.
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 pm
TEAGUE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BIBBY
TEAGUE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BIBBY
TEAGUE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BIBBY
TEAGUE >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> BIBBY
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 pm
Sad when Teague’s the only guy trying to play near the hoop.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
10:21 pm
Nice strong drive by Teague to start the half. This is the second time in the game he has gone inside and intentionally drawn contact to draw a foul. He’s already arguably the best Hawk at doing that, which is pretty sad.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
f- is AL doing bringing it up the floor.. give the ball up b/4 u throw it away! sick of it.. smh.
craig
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
ok its look like 2 road upsets in a row ! lets trade Hinrich and ZaZa for NeNe.. and pick up Iverson
Section 303
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
Najeh, Teague is not good. He won’t ever be.
But, in his defense, who else is good on the Hawks right now?
Nice to see they respond to the trade by giving no effort tonight. Might be time to blow this team up. They’re going nowhere.
Columbus
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
The GM is NOT the problem….The OWNERS ARE running the SHOW…!
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
Section 303,
Not sure what makes you say Teague’s garbage. He’s the lone Hawk tonight who I’d say is actually here to play.
Nice dish right there…
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
Another nice setup by Teague, getting the ball to Al.
I want to see some pick and rolls.
Lionhearted
February 23rd, 2011
10:22 pm
Teague thank u 4 driving becuz nobody else is
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
10:23 pm
JEFF TEAGUE IS SO MUCH BETTER THAN BIBBY
Lionhearted
February 23rd, 2011
10:23 pm
Section 303 shut up u don’t know wat Teague can be. He’s the only one playing good in this game
cp
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 pm
Teague is playing fine
Section 303
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 pm
Tremaine, you won’t catch me defending Josh Smith. He seems to get worse as this season goes on.
The debate we had on this board a month ago, or so, was who’s better? Love or Smith? With little debate, Kevin Love. I will hear no arguement. Love plays hard each and every night. If you say the same about Josh, you’re f’ing kidding yourself.
The Game Has Changed
February 23rd, 2011
10:24 pm
Thanks for everything Mike Bibby. You helped us get back to winning ways. May God Bless
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
10:25 pm
That’s the 3rd or 4th open jumpshot missed by Marvin in this game, but God forbid anyone criticizes his shot selection.
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
10:25 pm
That’s who sucks right there 303.
Marvin Williams…
how many open looks does this guy get?
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 pm
why was he wide open?
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 pm
What offense have the Hawks generated in this quarter outside of what Teague has had a role in?
Melvin
February 23rd, 2011
10:26 pm
We complain when Josh takes a lot of jumpers, what about Marvin tonight?
prison mike
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
Duckworthy has to f’ing go, we have about 15 hours to haul has ass off somewhere.
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
Just think how much better Teague can be with more playing time. Hopefully when Hinrich get here he won’t get buried on the bench again.
Columbus
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
Yeah, why not pick up A.I? Cant hurt! His attitude might rub off on some of the guys though….so hell I wish ANY TEAM would take Marvin’s CONTRACT! Trade him and Josh for a CENTER and let Horford go back to his natural forward position where he can be more valuable to the team! ATLANTA SPIRIT SUCKS…….
PeterMoylan
February 23rd, 2011
10:27 pm
This trade doesn’t take them any closer to winning a 2nd round playoff game.
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 pm
The lone reason they’re even down 9-11 is because Teague has come out asserted himself.
That was the knock on him before tonight. He was too timid, too passive.
Whether he’s a legit starting PG in this league, that’s up for debate.
But for him to have been completely shut out these past couple seasons, I’ll never get that. He’s clearly good enough to contribute, whether it be in a starting role, or a backup role. He’s good enough.
And it helps when he’s getting burn with guys who know how to play, not bums like Zaza – Mo Evans – Josh Powell, etc.
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
10:28 pm
Melvin you are right. Marvin look like garbage tonight. Hopefully they take him out when Crawford comes in instead of Teague.