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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Rev in Tampa
February 24th, 2011
12:12 am
Has anybody heard or can anybody give an educated guess who might be interested in Zaza?
Also, since Jamal played tonight, does that mean he is not actively being shopped or would not be included in the deal with Zaza?
slimjr
February 24th, 2011
12:23 am
Najeh you should be working for the Hawks Dude..Your the man!
Up next Golden State!!
cp
February 24th, 2011
12:24 am
If the Hawks find a way to move Zaza I will be popping bottles.
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Mac-Town, Georgia (urban-macon.blogspot.com)
February 24th, 2011
12:27 am
ajchawks Michael Cunningham
#Hawks expect new players tomorrow. Drew says Hinrich eventual starter at PG: “We have got to get him acclimated as fast as we can”
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slimjr
February 24th, 2011
12:28 am
the rich get richer…Chicago trying to get OJ Mayo!Wow……………………………………
bigdave
February 24th, 2011
12:29 am
NY looking for a center..
Shake Something
February 24th, 2011
12:39 am
Zaza and the trade exception is the most likely to happen with him
shaun emmons
February 24th, 2011
12:41 am
Until they act like an NBA team I refuse to pay them! They have no passion and no heart!
I’m done!
MaxxHawk
February 24th, 2011
12:47 am
I am so pissed we let Jordan Crawford go. Why couldn’t it be Marvin Williams?!?
Air Zaza
February 24th, 2011
12:52 am
The Grizzles turned down the deal for Mayo from Chi and NJ.
Booo!
February 24th, 2011
1:05 am
smh…..been reading various Wizard blogs. They are dumbfounded by this move. They cant beleivewe would give up Jordan Crawford and a #1 pick…just smh man, I just dont know.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XejLyk3kJZg
superiorblogman
February 24th, 2011
1:07 am
Knicks want a C, get Brewer (Al’s old teammate) for Zaza or send Marvin, Zaza, and a 1st or Marvin, Zaza, and Teague for Al Jefferson.
Jae Evolution
February 24th, 2011
1:11 am
Contact the Knicks, Zaza for Turiaf straight up.
ag
February 24th, 2011
1:11 am
bench Marvin, put Joe at SF Hinrich at SG and Teague PG
Mike
February 24th, 2011
1:12 am
Zaza did sit out for tonight, that means there might be a taker for him and Marvin too. I say Utah or GS will be trading with us
niremetal
February 24th, 2011
1:12 am
Food for thought: Say that the trade deadline comes and goes tomorrow without the Wizards shipping Bibby to a contender. Does Bibby approach the Wizards’ front office and ask for a buyout, a la Ilgauskas last year? If so, do we want him back? I can’t speak for Bibby, who would be giving up a lot of money (not to mention his Bird rights) if he agrees to a buyout. To him, the issue is whether he prefers playoff appearances to dollars at this point in his career. But if I’m the Hawks, I’m hoping he does.
Jae Evolution
February 24th, 2011
1:14 am
Niremetal, absolutely we bring Bibby back if that happens. Make no mistake the guy can still play, but this coach LD doesn’t understand that Bibby isn’t a STARTING PG ANYMORE. He is a guy who can come in give good quality LIMITED minutes and produce.
Najeh Davenpoop
February 24th, 2011
1:21 am
Would Bibby even care about Bird rights? It’s not like anyone is going to give him more than the mid level at this point in his career anyway.
EmirS.
February 24th, 2011
1:30 am
Once again:
Earlier today on NBA TV, Jason Quick, from The Orgenian, reported via an interview with NBA Gametime that the Portland TrailBlazers have been wanting Jamal Crawford on their roster since November of 2010.
Hawks Fan In New Orleans
February 24th, 2011
3:21 am
Boooo – AHHH MAN! I can’t watch those highlights brah. I wish we could have held on to the young upstart who yanked on Lebron, lol.
I welsom Hinrich and Armstrong though.
TheAntiMe
February 24th, 2011
4:17 am
I think that Kirk Hinrich’s defense has got to be better than Bibby’s, without a doubt. The problem is, that if the rest of the Hawks that have proven that they can play defense keep playing D only when they feel so inclined, the addition of one player more who is better defensively really isn’t going to change anything until the other Hawks get their fannies in gear.
A Blanks
February 24th, 2011
7:11 am
I am happy you all are not falcon fans
richbrave
February 24th, 2011
7:14 am
TheAntiMe:
HINRICH can defend BIBBY all day with one hand tied behind his back. He only has trouble handling elite one’s and two’s. And he smart, tough, and a total team player. But you’re right. The others have to participate also. I like the trade from both sides. I think it improves the HAWKS now, and the WIZARDS future.
gt
February 24th, 2011
7:36 am
The Roy William’s connection is interesting considering Drew just yanked his kid out of Roy’s program. He was also looking at a second guard from UNC. It will be interesting also to see how a discipled hard nose defender mixes in with the established personality of the Hawks. This may be exactly what Teague needs to see.
Robert
February 24th, 2011
7:57 am
no way should we have given up a first rd pick in that trade.Armstrong is lame and won’t be any help to this team.We have a buch of idiot’s managing this team.
NOTSO FAST
February 24th, 2011
7:58 am
Gave up way to much. We will see the day that we wouldn’t trade Jordon Crawford for the reat of the players involved.
PEDRO EL GITANO
February 24th, 2011
8:11 am
YO ESTOY CONTENTO.JORDAN CRAWFORD SERA UN GRAN ANOTADOR,PERO SI RENOVAMOS A JAMAL TENDREMOS LAS ESPALDAS CUBIERTAS.ESPERO QUE HINRICH Y ARSMTRONG SEAN TITULARES,AMBOS ESTAN EN PLENO CENIT DE SUS CARRERAS Y NOS VAN A AYUDAR MUCHO.ES UN MOVIMIENTO PARA EL PRESENTE Y CREO QUE VA A SALIR BIEN,LOS BASES RAPIDOS Y PIVOTS ALTOS YA NO LO TENDRAN TAN FACIL.ES UN SALTO DE CALIDAD CLARAMENTE!!!!
mrbjgus
February 24th, 2011
8:32 am
The Hawks will be terrible for years to come. They reached their peak last year and now begins the downward spiral. Joe Johnson signing was terrible and now this. You never give up a 1st round pick and your starting point guard for a ok player
Big D
February 24th, 2011
8:42 am
Where are you at HAWKS HOMERS…this trade favors the Wiz and the Wiz only. I never saw Jordan Crawford touch the floor and Mo Evans rarely plays and we give up a 1st rd pick to boot. The Hawks have the WORST Mgmt in pro sports.
Larry Drew is the new Woody hands down
Dan
February 24th, 2011
9:05 am
Portland is trying to get rid of Greg Oden! I would take a flyer on Greg Oden!!! Sure he cant play this year but maybe next? And besides we have guys that sit at the end of the bench that dont play so I say it give it a shot!
Hugo
February 24th, 2011
9:19 am
I agree that we needed a trade but i am not sure if we improved much. A first tier center is needed to move Al to pf. Kirk is a great player and he also might bring some Whites to the game. I hope to see Atl win a Championship before I die. One championship in the last 149yrs suck for Atl.
craig hendricks
February 24th, 2011
9:22 am
wake me when its over. this deal stinks.
Dan
February 24th, 2011
9:24 am
Maybe a change of scenery? Maybe we should get Hasheem Thabeet !
Bruce Mac
February 24th, 2011
9:26 am
Yawn!!! Wake me up after the Magic blow out the Hawks once again. Atlanta = Losersville once again.
ReddJonn68
February 24th, 2011
9:31 am
Blah Blah Blah Blah. Same old Rick Sund trading for a player we already had here before, sounds like a Charlie Brown cartoon. Fire his @ss @sap!!!!!
mowreck
February 24th, 2011
9:53 am
I like the trade EXCEPT … I would NEVER give up my first round pick … of course we haven’t fared too well in that position very often.
faye
February 24th, 2011
9:54 am
I am not sure if this was the right thing to do. Atlanta always make the mistake of trade the wrong person. I have notice that I do not like it when it come to worry about first draft choice in the future. I also don’t know why is Atlanta think it a good deal. We all know that good Player isn’t going to play for us and they prefer to play elsewhere (kobe was suppose to be play with NC but he didn’t want too and I didn’t think it was right for him to do that) My question is why can the owner or the whoever in charge to change the rule to force player to play the team who draft them regard the team is a losing team. I am going to bet you on my feet and say we won’t be as good as everyone hope so
slimjr
February 24th, 2011
10:01 am
“no way should we have given up a first rd pick in that trade.Armstrong is lame and won’t be any help to this team.We have a buch of idiot’s managing this team.”
I concur. Sund got rape on this one!!! They bent him over without Vaseline.The dingbat gave up two 1st rd picks for the Heimlich Maneuver.Are you kidding me???
It has been a Hawks tradition to hire incompentent GM’s..The tradition contunies…And the beatdowns go on and on and on and on…..BLAH BLAH BLAH…………..1-5 last 6! OUCH!!!!!! The New York Knicks just became a legit contender..The Hawks will get swept again…..
up next your guess?
deep cover
February 24th, 2011
10:03 am
Disappointing move, Hawks, but it helped me make a decision about renewing my floor seats for next year. NOT!!
slimjr
February 24th, 2011
10:07 am
meant continues…help me spell check….lol
ICECOLD
February 24th, 2011
10:13 am
One more note from Michael Cunningham post game. Many were wondering where Zaza Pachulia was in this game and it appears he was held out due to a potential trade so stay tuned as the Hawks may not be done dealing yet.
Zaza was held out as the Hawks continued trade discussions. I’m thinking any swap would be big for big but no word yet on the details of the teams/players involved.
this sounds good… i hope this is true.. him and marvin need to go for a starting center… so i guess it would be marvin, zaza, 3 million dollars ( trade exception, ) and a first round and second round pick , (2013)………… for
tyson chandler
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=46jxtmk
starting five could be
Kirk Hinrich
joe johnson
josh smith
al horford
tyson chandler
we got till 3 oclock… lets try to make this work!!!
slimjr
February 24th, 2011
10:14 am
SUND AND GEARON IF I KNEW 3 WEEKS AGO THAT DWILL WANTED OUT OF UTAH THAT MEANS YOU GUYS KNEW EVEN LONGER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
YOU GUYS SHOULD HAVE DONE EVERYTHING IN YOUR POWER TO PULL OFF A TRADE TO BRING THAT DUDE INTO ATLANTA AND MAKE US A CONTENDER….BUT YOU DID NOT…..YOUR INTERESTED IN CONTENDING JUST BY YOUR ACTIONS….
YOU GUYS ARE ONE LOUSY GROUP OF OWNERS/MANAGERS…I COULD SEE YALL GOING BANKRUPT………………………..I DON’T WISH THAT ON ANYBODY BUT YOU GUYS DONT HAVE WHAT IT TAKE TO GET THE JOB DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! KICK ROCKS BUSTERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GARBAGE…………………..
DHD
February 24th, 2011
10:15 am
“Atlanta = Losersville once again.”
Name another city with playoff teams in baseball, football and basketball.
Thank you.
slimjr
February 24th, 2011
10:20 am
“starting five could be
Kirk Hinrich
joe johnson
josh smith
al horford
tyson chandler”= ANOTHER PLAYOFF SWEEP FOR THE 3RD STRAIGHT TIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReddJonn68
February 24th, 2011
10:22 am
Does anybody in Atlanta besides the fans, want a RING ????? I’m just saying!
julius
February 24th, 2011
10:29 am
dumb ass asg ownership how that hell u trade ur first draft for a loser point guard? they should had gotten Deron Williams then the hawks had a chance on the playoffs. Come on ASG can u guys run this team in the right direction?
ICECOLD
February 24th, 2011
10:30 am
http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=4pun3pm
this is how we can get rid of Marvin Williams and ZAZA Pachulia
and get a Starting aggressive center Marc Gasol
and a back up power forward and a shooting guard , (back up)
starting five would be
Kirk Hinrich
Joe Johnson
Josh Smith
Al Horford
Marc Gasol
back ups be
Jeff teague, jamal Crawford, Damien Wilkins, craig smith, and Jason collins
i think thats a pretty good team going into the playoffs… and if we wanna trade people next year.. we still have some pieces to do it , and a few expiring contracts !!!
Bruce Mac
February 24th, 2011
10:32 am
Everybody in this stupid sport makes the playoffs. Big friggin deal. Falcons, what a joke. Haven’t won a playoff game in five years. Braves, really?
SSURadio.com
February 24th, 2011
10:33 am
How come we did not do this deal before the season?: http://voices.washingtonpost.com/wizardsinsider/2010/06/report-wizards-trade-for-kirk.html