Hinrich's name to surface in draft trade talks?

[JCM]

-- Has the big X-factor in the Finals been the potential for Kirk Hinrich? Derek Fisher had a big game and Nate Robinson did as well off the bench. But the Lakers’ weakness has been its bench and the Celtics aren’t quite sure they can trust Robinson, which is no big surprise. How good would Hinrich look with either, especially the Lakers? Both teams were the biggest pursuing the Bulls veteran guard at the trading deadline, and although the Lakers have a reputation for going all out to win they pulled back this time, although it’s not clear the Bulls truly would have done either deal. The Lakers were pushing right up to the headline, but the Bulls never were sure, like with the Celtics, whether they were serious. The Celtics were offering Ray Allen, who has been big at times for the Celtics and won Game 2 in L.A. with 32. I’m quite sure the Bulls would have done that with Allen’s expiring deal, but the Celtics never were truly serious about dealing Allen. They gave mixed signals, as did the Lakers, who offered expiring contracts, though then kept hesitating about taking on Hinrich’s contract beyond this season. In the end, the Bulls went with the Bucks offer for John Salmons and Hinrich stayed. Again, Hinrich’s name will come up in trade talks at the draft, but the odds remain he stays as if the Bulls deal him they’d want to for more cap space and that may be too difficult to do with other teams trying to same tactic coming into free agency.

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[Anytime23]

With the aging of Allen, Garnett, Pierce, Wallace, Finley, etc i expect the Celtics to start rebuilding very soon but not with Hinrich and his contract. They have a PG.

I think the Lakers are a realistic landing spot for Hinrich. He's better than Fisher and Sasha on both ends. Hinrich can replace Fish's vet leadership. But we'll see how things turn out in games 6 and if needed 7.

 

[Anytime23]

Oh and LeBron isnt going to Portland. Not that market but the team would ball out with him.

 

[JCM]

With the aging of Allen, Garnett, Pierce, Wallace, Finley, etc i expect the Celtics to start rebuilding very soon but not with Hinrich and his contract. They have a PG.

I think the Lakers are a realistic landing spot for Hinrich. He's better than Fisher and Sasha on both ends. Hinrich can replace Fish's vet leadership. But we'll see how things turn out in games 6 and if needed 7.

maybe a S&T with ATL?

 

[Anytime23]

maybe a S&T with ATL?

What would the trade look like? They still got Bibby on the books but they might be willing to have him come off the bench. I know you saw my post about ATL being players for Darren Collison. I dont know this for a fact but i think it makes a lot of sense.

 

[JCM]

i read this article not too long ago, it was for Joe Johnson, JJ signs and we trade hinrich to ATL with some fillers.

 

[Anytime23]

That would be one of the last scenarios i would try out. JJ is a last option for me.

 

[JCM]

same here, JJ is garbage when it comes to playoff time.

 

[Anytime23]

I wouldnt say come playoff time but this year he was just bad against Orlando. He balled against MIL and everyone was ready to throw the max at him. Same goes for Boozer against Utah but then the Lakers series came and everyone shat on him. Amare has his ups and downs too. But the Hawks rely on him too much. I think his game meshes well with Rose and you get a PF to match, watch out.

 

[JCM]

I wouldnt say come playoff time but this year he was just bad against Orlando. He balled against MIL and everyone was ready to throw the max at him. Same goes for Boozer against Utah but then the Lakers series came and everyone shat on him. Amare has his ups and downs too. But the Hawks rely on him too much. I think his game meshes well with Rose and you get a PF to match, watch out.

well thats MIL, JJ matches up well against the bucks team.

and Utah vs the lakers is a terrible match up too, boozer is way to small against the lakers front court of gasol and bynum. (and odom)

but yeah, JJ will fit great with our team, another good guy that can handle the ball well for his size and has a small post game. but i bet we would be a good regular season team, then get past the first round and i dont think we will get passed the second, unless we get a low post scorer too to go along with JJ.

 

[Anytime23]

Ehhh idk, we could be an Eastern finals team depending on where the other players go. Looking at the progression Rose and Noah have made, i wouldnt count them out if you add an all-star to fill one of their two biggest weaknesses. If Taj can become a little better, that can be huge as well.

IMO only 1 team looks like they will still be competing for the East title and thats Orlando. Cavs need to resign LeBron and who knows what happens in BOS after this series.

 

[JCM]

so you think adding only JJ we could be a eastern finals team?

 

[Anytime23]

Like i said, it depends on what happens with LeBron and how the Celtics handle their off-season. Rose and Noah would have to be better, which i expect them to be. We do have 1 all-star and a borderline all-star already.

 

[JCM]

well i can see it happening if rose raises his PPG and TS%

and if noah can remain healthy for a whole season.