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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RethinkPossible
February 23rd, 2011
11:03 pm
JJ has two turnovers and a 3.
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
11:04 pm
Done deal.
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:04 pm
JJ….
We should have brought in Teague – But as I said, no way LD does that. He hates young guys that are developing, for whatever reason, I have no idea
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:04 pm
not sure why Josh didnt go ahead and try to finish there.
LD is the 2nd Coming of Woodson
February 23rd, 2011
11:04 pm
LD is out of his league.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:04 pm
got all the way to the cup and passed.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
11:04 pm
Huge loss for the Hawks, considering that Chicago and Orlando both lost.
Nique's Revenge
February 23rd, 2011
11:05 pm
boo. nice try though. RESUME THE TRADES!
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
11:05 pm
Joe Johnson hesitate on the 3 in the corner.
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:06 pm
I hope by tomorrow at 3, somehow Sund has traded Jamal for another decent piece. LD is the problem however.
slimjr
February 23rd, 2011
11:06 pm
1-5 in the last 6! Hymick maneuver won’t make a difference!
Sund= Fail…………………
Melvin
February 23rd, 2011
11:06 pm
Chris Palmer: The Nets had interest in Jamal Crawford before the DWill trade. Jamal thought he was going to be moved, a source tells me. Twitter
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
11:07 pm
Liked the effort in the guys coming back…
But, same ish.
We still don’t have a PG that we trust on the roster. Teague sat out the entire 4th quarter even after playing a pretty solid game.
Hinrich isn’t the answer at point. He’s another combo gaurd.
It’s obvious these guys are gased.
Why Mo Evans was playing in favor of Damien, I’ll never get it.
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:07 pm
Portland is smokin’ the Lakers right now. Doesn’t make me feel good about the Hawks
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:07 pm
LD showing stubbornness Woodson showed.
getting raped by the switch. but he doesnt seem to care.
plain stupid.
slimjr
February 23rd, 2011
11:07 pm
we all new the hawks were going to lose the questions was by how much???
this team is in free fall yall……………
Sund=Sorry
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
11:07 pm
GET A CENTER. THIS TEAM IS SOFT.
JOSH SMITH, LEARN HOW TO PASS A BASKETBALL
slimjr
February 23rd, 2011
11:07 pm
meant knew…
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
11:08 pm
Jeff Teague only 17 minutes.
IM_BACK
February 23rd, 2011
11:08 pm
With all this switching d….you would think woody is the coach….
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:08 pm
Wabe – and why Teague was out of the rotation, I don’t get either
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
11:09 pm
JOE HAS 12 POINTS (I THINK)
LOL
IS HE DONE FOR THE YEAR?
GOOD GOD
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:09 pm
“JOSH SMITH, LEARN HOW TO PASS A BASKETBALL”
to who?
Josh Smith carried this team. wow.
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:09 pm
bigdave – Cosign
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
11:09 pm
Teague played a solid game. Maybe not spectacular (if you were expecting him to take over the game when he’s a 2nd year player making his 2nd career start you are an idiot) but at the very least, solid enough for him to earn regular minutes in the rotation.
Joe Johnson is The Matt Ryan of The Hawks
February 23rd, 2011
11:09 pm
This city is stuck with two of the most expensive players within their respective leads, but neither can carry his own jocks.
Not bad players-just overrated and OVER-PAID for their respective positions on the team.
cp
February 23rd, 2011
11:09 pm
Marvin is the invisible man. I hope to wake up tomorrow and hear that the Hawks have dealt him . He just does not impact the game in any way. And I dont like LD’s rotations
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
11:10 pm
BIGDAVE GTFOH
EVEN WHEN JOSH PLAYS WELL, HIS PASSING IS STILL GARBAGE. IF HE CUT BACK ON HIS HORRID SHOT SELECTION, HE’LL BE SO MUCH BETTER
GREAT WE’RE GONNA GET SWEPT IN ANOTHER SEASON SERIES
THIS IS DEPRESSING
PROKHOROV PLZZZZZZZZ BUY THIS TEAM
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:10 pm
as well as he played. Teague could have got more mins in my opinion.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
11:10 pm
If only Joe or Marvin had showed up today, the Hawks might have won. Solid games from Smoove, Horford, Teague, Damien, and Jamal for the most part.
slimjr
February 23rd, 2011
11:10 pm
Joe makes 500k tonight for 12 freaking points?????????????????????????????Are you kidding me????????????????????????????????????????
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:10 pm
I think Sund is trying to GM away LD’s weaknesses also. LD is like an alcoholic, as long as Bibby and Mo were here, they were going to play regardless. And as much as i like Hinrich, as long as Jamal is here, he plays regardless also.
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
11:11 pm
Teague did play a solid game.
But, if he can only log 17 minutes tonight, I doubt he’s gonna be getting anything meaningful moving forward.
That’s why I’m saying that we’re in the same ish.
But, you have Hinrich basically taking Bibby’s spot and you have one less Hawks rotting on the bench.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 23rd, 2011
11:11 pm
“Joe Johnson is The Matt Ryan of The Hawks ”
Like I said the other day… at least Joe has won a playoff game.
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
11:11 pm
It’s plain as day that Drew doesn’t trust the kid. Even though he played pretty solid tonight, he saw no action in that 4th quarter.
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:11 pm
And LD wouldn’t bench Josh for terrible shot selection for anything. It’s just LD’s way. Kinda like Woody in someways, even though Woody would confront Josh.
terrell
February 23rd, 2011
11:12 pm
Joe looks slow as hell. Or is it just me? Moves like a freakin turtle.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:12 pm
his passing was on point.. lol. Horford let a couple roll off his fingers.
it is what it is.. some just will refuse to give credit where it is due.
if he didnt play, how he played 2nd half. we would’ve cleared the bench.
Sautee
February 23rd, 2011
11:12 pm
“Ever since Joe came in, the Suns have outscored the Hawks something like 10-3, and Joe just committed another offensive foul. Just saying…”
And dat’s da troof.
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
11:13 pm
“But, you have Hinrich basically taking Bibby’s spot and you have one less Hawks rotting on the bench.”
GOOD. I SAW 200X MORE ENERGY FROM DAMIEN TONIGHT THAN I’VE EVER SEEN FROM BLOW EVANS
slimjr
February 23rd, 2011
11:13 pm
News Flash two Ham sandwiches don’t make it out of the 1st rd as a 6th or 7th seed…………..
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
11:13 pm
WE NEED ANOTHER TRADE. GET A CENTER, SUND.
GET RID OF JOSH. STOP BEING EMOTIONALLY CONNECTED TO THE GUY. GET SOME REAL FRONT COURT PLAYERS
SteveW
February 23rd, 2011
11:13 pm
Najeh – I doubt it knowing LD. I hope you are correct. Teague can be a good player in this League. But LD has issues.
MsDee
February 23rd, 2011
11:13 pm
Jeff Teague should have definitely played more!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Why or why didnt he???? 10pts,1rb, 2assists,1 bk, 1stl
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 pm
Terrell.
very slow. extremely. indifferent, hung over.
Josh.. Damien.. really the only players i see who move w/ urgency.
terrell
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 pm
nother loss.
Wabe
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 pm
17 minutes with no other PG on the roster…
What happens when Hinrich comes?
Same ish. Just a bit of an upgrade with Hinrich over Bibby.
The Hawks needed to do something to change the dynamics of this team. This trade doesn’t do that.
Also, what’s sad is, you’ve got Marvin Williams being outplayed by a guy whose been on 10-day contracts…
cp
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 pm
Im really not a fan of LD. Dude is Woodson Jr. Teague didn’t even get 20 minutes although he had a nice game. And please let them find a way to move Marvin
kaminari
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 pm
Joe only makes $243,902 a game, not $500,000.
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
11:14 pm
HEY JOE WHERE U AT?
WAKE UP. JAMAL WOKE UP. YOU CAN TOO