SB Nation Atlanta - Kirk Hinrich Trade Rumors: All Sorts Of L.A. Teams Could Be In The Runninghttps://cdn.vox-cdn.com/community_logos/46601/atlanta-fave.png2012-03-08T16:46:16-05:00http://atlanta.sbnation.com/rss/stream/26194182012-03-08T16:46:16-05:002012-03-08T16:46:16-05:00Kirk Hinrich Trade Rumors: Hawks Guard "Could Be On The Move"
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<p><a href="http://www.cbssports.com/nba/story/17664419/postups-freeagent-frenzy-or-lack-thereof-all-hangs-on-howard">According to CBSSports.com's Ken Berger</a>, the <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> could be looking to find a buyer for guard Kirk Hinrich, and one possible destination could be the <a href="https://www.clipsnation.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Clippers</a>.</p>
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<p>The Hawks won't find a taker for <span>Joe Johnson</span> and the $90 million he has coming to him over the next four years, but rival executives believe <span>Kirk Hinrich</span> could be on the move -- perhaps filling the gaping two-guard hole on the Clippers. That depends on the asking price, as the Clips' assets were diminished in the <span>Chris Paul</span> trade. Execs are torn on what strategy Atlanta ownership will pursue after the sale of the team fell through in November. With a healthy <span>Al Horford</span>, the Hawks almost certainly would be the third-best team in the East. But at some point down the road, a league source said, ownership may "keep Horford and try to dump the rest."</p>
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<p>This is not the first time that trade rumors have swirled around Hinrich and the Clippers aren't the first potential buyer. Hinrich, a 10-year veteran, is averaging five points per game in his first and likely only year with the Hawks, but his career average is 12.8 points per game. If a team like the Clippers, who could use some help at guard, is interested, Hinrich could find himself part of another trade.</p>
<p>For more on the Hawks, head to <a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/">Peachtree Hoops</a>.</p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/2012/3/8/2855397/kirk-hinrich-trade-rumors-atlanta-hawks-la-clippersJason Garrison2012-03-02T16:26:54-05:002012-03-02T16:26:54-05:00Kirk Hinrich Trade Rumors: Lakers Could Attempt To Trade For Hawks Guard
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<p>According to ESPN's Marc Stein, the Los Angeles Lakers could be interested in pursuing a trade with the Atlanta Hawks for Kirk Henrich.</p> <p><a href="http://espn.go.com/nba/dailydime/_/page/dime-120302-03/weekend-dime-half-century-later-wilt-100-stands-talles">According to ESPN's Marc Stein</a>, the <a href="https://www.silverscreenandroll.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Los Angeles Lakers</a> could be interested in acquiring <a href="https://www.peachtreehoops.com/" class="sbn-auto-link">Atlanta Hawks</a> guard <span>Kirk Hinrich</span> if they are unable to find an elite point guard to help them through the second half of the 2012 season.</p>
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<p>If the Lakers can't make a splashy move for the elite point guard they crave -- a long shot at best at this point -- and can't swing a deal for top fallback choice <span>Ramon Sessions</span>, taking Hinrich and his $8.1 million salary into their $8.9 million <span>Lamar Odom</span> trade exception is a natural move to give L.A. some semblance of an upgrade in the backcourt going into the postseason.</p>
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<p>Stein mentions that Hinrich is no longer a part of their plans in the future and, in order to reduce their payroll, they would happily trade him in exchange for a future draft pick. He also wrote that the Lakers would want the Hawks to take back some of Hinrich's salary in the deal but that will not happen.</p>
<p>Hinrich has only started one game for the Hawks in the 19 he's played in this season and is averaging 4.8 points per game, a career low, but he has averaged 12.8 points per game in his 10-year career. The Lakers starting point guard <span>Derek Fisher</span> has averaged six points per game in the last 10 games and 5.5 on the season.</p>
<p>For more on the Hawks, head to<a href="http://www.peachtreehoops.com/"> Peachtree Hoops</a> and for more on the Lakers head to <a href="http://www.silverscreenandroll.com/">Silver Screen And Roll</a>.</p>
https://atlanta.sbnation.com/atlanta-hawks/2012/3/2/2840139/nba-trade-rumors-atlanta-hawks-los-angeles-lakers-kurk-henrichJason Garrison