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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F@#KTHEHAWKS.org
February 23rd, 2011
8:25 pm
I Like the trade as long as they sign Jamal Crawford to an extension. If they do that than our team is what it is. Hinrich is an upgrade and I just happy the Hawks made a move at the position that was costing us the MOST! Jeff Teague is the future, he just needs to get a more consistent jump shot and a little more confidence and he will be a beast. Hinrich is a Above Average Point who will fit the bill perfectly and he also can play a little D. Mike Bibby is a back up Point at this point in his career, so If the ASG resigns JAMAL CRAWFORD, This Is a good trade, if they let Jamal Crawford LEAVE than All I GOTTA SAY IS, “F@#K THE HAWKS!” But I am happy they made a move! FINALLY!!!!!!!!!
Ken Strickland
February 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
NAJEH-This trade signals the ASG and Sund’s committment to developing JTeague, whether LDrew is or not. With Bibby gone, and JaCrawford on an expiring contract, it looks like it will be Hinrich and Teague after this season. It also tells me that LDrew, like Woodson, shares the same stupid bias for vet PG’s and against young PG’s.
Otherwise, why not go for the younger, quicker, faster, and much cheaper RSessions, who would have provided us with a long term PG solution? At any rate, this is a much better option than having LDrew continue to foolishly rely so heavily on MBibby and JCrawford as our solution at PG.
I also think his 3pt range and accuracy was the deciding factor in choosing to trade for Hinrich over RSessions.
rak
February 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Hinrich is not much of an upgrade vs Bibby, not sure about this.
pro…Atlanta made a move
con….not really much of an upgrade
darrell starks
February 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Excellent trade for the hawks, i see a lot of negative comments about this trade but 2 be truthful this was a good trade, with no other point guards out there hinrich was the best option out there.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!
Dawg A
February 23rd, 2011
8:26 pm
Since the ones of the ASG that can read are known to read these posts…… please be sure you understand what I am saying!!!! Sale the team and don’t destroy it in the meantime!!!! PLEASE!!!!!
Reid Adair
February 23rd, 2011
8:27 pm
This is a disaster for the Hawks. Basically four for two … and Hinrich is not that much better than Bibby.
But, hey, what a shock with the Hawks’ ownership, huh?
i_am_soulstar
February 23rd, 2011
8:27 pm
Can’t believe we gave them a first round pick. That blows. But with a line up of Hinrich, JJ, Marvin, Smoove, and Horford, I’m guessing the Hawks will become one of the pretty good defensive teams in the league. Improving our perimeter defense is gonna work wonders for this team.
Andre
February 23rd, 2011
8:27 pm
Guys, one thing that you may be ignoring here is that fact that people seem to be assuming that Hinrich will immediately be our starting PG. With L.D. as head coach, don’t be so sure. Armstrong may never even dress for games (the Etan Thomas role), and Hinrich may come off of the bench since L.D. like Jamal so much and hates Teague. It seems like common sense to start Kirk at the PG, and most coaches would, but we are talking about L.D. here. His decision making has been way beyond questionable at this point.
Oh, and I also heard about how well Armstrong has played defensively, but keep in mind that that doesn’t mean he will get minutes, or that he will play more minutes than someone like Zaza. L.D. has shown us throughout the season that he prefers offense over defense and that he does not reward players he doesn’t like with minutes for great defensive play. Just don’t get your hopes up because you might be in for some big disappointment.
Nookah
February 23rd, 2011
8:27 pm
It is indeed very very difficult to be a Hawks fan!! Is this to be interpreted as saying our management thinks our problem was only at the PG spot?
The Hawks are a perfect case study.
Bring on the baseball season!!
JeJe
February 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
Getting rid of Bibby is a brilliant move. Got rid of Mo’s whiny overrated 4ss too.
Not we finally can play Damien more minutes and hopefully he can guard bigtime players (he should’ve been on Kobe last night).
Is another trade in the works? Get a CENTER
dashizz357
February 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
Blame this on Woody too! Sund doesn’t know what he’s doing!
Luv 2 Hate Me
February 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
Man what are the Hawks smoking. Man they went from the oven to the damn skillet. They really suck. I demand the GM to step down!
bjrufino
February 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
nice move, we will have a good defender at PG, he hope bibby the best
Melvin
February 23rd, 2011
8:28 pm
MC, just tweeted that Teague will start tonight.
bjrufino
February 23rd, 2011
8:29 pm
we wis bibby all the best
darrell starks
February 23rd, 2011
8:29 pm
BIBBY KEPT THE HAWKS HANDICAP, HINRICH IS MUCH BETTER THAN BIBBY WHO GAVE THIS TEAM NOTHING.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!
i_am_soulstar
February 23rd, 2011
8:29 pm
Also Kirk is a very intense player. There’s a reason they call him Captain Kirk. He’ll be great in the locker room, there’s no doubt. Maybe he can get the Hawks to grow up.
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February 23rd, 2011
8:29 pm
[...] Atlanta Hawks may have found the Point Guard they coveted. According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution The Hawks have sent Mike Bibby, Jordan Crawford and Mo Evans to the Washington Wizards for Kirk [...]
Sleepy
February 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
Marvin to the bench is gonna be whats coming
AL
Josh
Joe
jamal
Hinrich
with Marvin,Teague and either Armstrong,Twin,Zaza as the 3rd key performer .
juansamuel
February 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
I don’t know why anyone would have a problem with this trade. This makes us better as a team. So we give up a 1st round pick in the 20s and last year’s 1st rounder. I don’t care. There has been no indication that JordanC will be a difference maker.
bigdave
February 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
you dont trade your starting pg for a pg and not start the new guy..
C’mon Son.
Ms. Jones
February 23rd, 2011
8:30 pm
“Wonder if we are going to move marvin” ?
NO! Nobody wants to take on that salary. We’re stuck with Marvin the “Duck”
Ken Strickland
February 23rd, 2011
8:31 pm
QUESTION: With Bibby being traded, he certainly won’t play in tonights gm. So, does that mean JTeague will replace him in tonights gm?
OldTimer
February 23rd, 2011
8:31 pm
The next time somebody cares will be the first time.
Just ask Jeff and Mark.
i_am_soulstar
February 23rd, 2011
8:31 pm
well that and he’s always been named a captain with the Bulls, but there’s a reason why he’s been named a captain 4 times.
roderic
February 23rd, 2011
8:32 pm
the hawks are idiots i wouldnt even trade jordan straight up for kirk!
Garbage Point Guards
February 23rd, 2011
8:32 pm
AM
You are another delusional hawks fan that is satisfied with kirk hinrich but when is benched for teague, what will you say then
cheshire
February 23rd, 2011
8:32 pm
Does the ASG make moves like this and actually think this makes anyone believe they’re willing to compete for a championship?
SB
February 23rd, 2011
8:34 pm
now we need to get rid of hinrich and marvin. and try to get NENE and Aaron Brooks in ATLANTA… WE NEED A TRUE CENTER…
questioner
February 23rd, 2011
8:34 pm
Atlanta has a Basketball team? And how many championship have they won? When something bother you, what do you do? Ignore it an move on.
That is what I did long ago.
darrell starks
February 23rd, 2011
8:34 pm
Why should the hawks worry about a first round pick that going 2 be late between 24-32 that will not help this team at all, lets face it draft picks there are 20 and above 90percent are bust, and when was the last time the hawks draft in the late round and the player was good, NEVER.
GO HAWKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Percy
February 23rd, 2011
8:34 pm
This might work. To win in the NBA you got to have a true big man in the paint. Now Al Hordford can can play his nature position power forwad.The Hawks have to model their team to the style of play in the NBA to be sucessful.
Suckers!!
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 pm
Hawks got punked for that 1st pick because they waited till the trade deadline to make a move..
W/E
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 pm
TERRIBLE TRADE. Hinrich has been overrated for years, brings better D than Bibby, but he’s not the shooter Bibby is. SO what’s the gain? giving up Jordan Crawford AND a 1st-round pick. Hell make me GM and I’ll do it for 1/10 the salary of Sund and come up with a better roster staying under the salary cap as well.
shane
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 pm
great trade huge upgrade on defense
Miko
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 pm
I wish they would have given Jordan a shot. We gave up too much for these guys.
Thanks.
The404list.com
Tremaine
February 23rd, 2011
8:35 pm
“TEAGUE HAS BEEN GIVING A CHANCE!” THANK YOU!
Watching Quietly
February 23rd, 2011
8:36 pm
All of you second guessing couch potatoes are a dime a dozen. The proof is in the pudding. Let’s all check back at the end of the season and judge the Hawks trade as well as the idiot couch potatoes who have nothing better to do than post their mindless and thoughtless opinions on the AJC blogs. The average blog poster on the AJC blogs must have very low IQs.
shane
February 23rd, 2011
8:37 pm
clutch shooter too
James
February 23rd, 2011
8:37 pm
Cant believe they traded Crawford and not Teague. Guess there we no takers.When They lose Jamal Crawford who will step up and score.And they give up a first round pick? Would rather have seen them trade Joe Johnson but I guess no other team will take on his crazy contract..
Will
February 23rd, 2011
8:37 pm
I actually have less of a problem with this than most, although I’d like to see the full financial numbers of the deal. Let’s face it, Bibby’s contract/production level meant it was time for him to go. Our best chance is to have a team that works hard and smart and hopefully becomes something we can be proud of despite wins and losses because we can’t compete with other elite teams. We’re too good to get lottery picks so we’re stuck in NBA purgatory…If only our coaches could develop players. Next up: Marvin Williams (pleeeeaaaase!)
Al
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 pm
Bad deal … giving away a first round pick for a Hinrich.
Kendal the ATL sports fan
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 pm
Now we need to get rid of jamal crawford for Romon Session. Hinirich is a quality back up. If we pull off this trade, the hawks gets a young point guard and a quality back up for his defensive presence.
Joe Roo
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 pm
TRADE 4 CAMBY!!!
Mike
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 pm
I think there is any other trade coming up right now, and I think that it will come from GS.
Reggie
February 23rd, 2011
8:38 pm
You guys are way over board about a late round draft pick……name me one person not named Al Horford or Josh Smith the Hawks drafted in the first round in the last ten years who was a real impact player for the Hawks….don’t worry i will wait
Bk Fiinest
February 23rd, 2011
8:39 pm
Melo to the Knicks… Nuff said
dell706
February 23rd, 2011
8:40 pm
Would have rather had Sessions and Harris for Teague and Evans….able to keep Bibby who can shoot and Sessions is a underrated player and Harris gone be good too and he 6′5 and can play point like he did at Michigan
UGASlobberknocker
February 23rd, 2011
8:40 pm
I dont get this trade. I want the Hawks to do something, but this seems like a wash at best. not worried about the draft pick..it is prob a late teen pick which usually doesnt produce a starter..and the hawks blow their pick every yr anyway. And Bibby was going downhill, but I dont know that much about Hinrich..seems like an average player in the few times I have seen him.
Are there some hidden contract advantages that I am not seeing, or is this just doing something just to be doing something?
I would have rather given up a better player or two for Deron Williams..I would have given the Jazz Bibby, either Horford or Smith, and any other starter or two bench players they wanted..plus picks.Do you think the Jazz would have done that?
Bertie
February 23rd, 2011
8:40 pm
Like the trade, makes the team better with a “PG” that can actually play defense and is a good shooter. The Hawks gave up 2 valuable assets, JC2 and a late 1st, one was for Hinrich and the other payment to the Wizs for eating Bibby’s salary next year.