Lakers interested in Hinrich

[worzel gummidge]

http://www.dailyherald.com/story/?id=354128

A source confirmed the Bulls have had discussions with the Lakers about Hinrich, most likely for Adam Morrison and Sasha Vujacic, but nothing is imminent.

[REEKO_HTOWN]

lol!! Morrison and Vujabytch? too bad Jerry West isn't the Bulls GM.

[SuperBeeKay]

Houston can offer Cook and a rebound machine Dorsey for Hinrich; probably more appealing tbh

[CaptainRox]

Originally Posted by SuperBeeKay Houston can offer Cook and a rebound machine Dorsey for Hinrich; probably more appealing tbh

Dorsey's NBA annual rebounds can be counted on both hands. D-League doesnt count for much

[JayZ750]

Hinrich is grossly overpaid. Even being so, the Bulls still chose to draft someone to replace him (when they could have taken Beasley...at the time, even more of a no-brainer).

If the Bulls could get expiring contracts with players that actually have some talent, I'm sure they'd do it...but it's doubtful.

The proposed trade isn't a fleecing by anyone. The Lakers probably get better on the court, but not enormously so, and they continue to be in payroll hell.

I'm all for payroll hell, and wish Les would go that direction, if it means championships, though.

[Dave_78]

If the Lakers get him you can pencil them in for the next two Championships. Derek Fisher is SO bad that it would be hard to find a first or second string PG in the league that wouldn't be an upgrade over him. It's a testament to just how talented the rest of the team is that they were able to win a Championship with him as a starter.

[meh]

Are the Lakers really that desperate for a PG? Hinrich has two more years after this one at 9&8 mil. for reference, that's more than the Lakers resigned Odom for. The Lakers are going to be bleeding money from tax issues if this trade goes down.

As for Chicago, I'd personally jump on that trade to get rid of that albatross of a contract.

[worzel gummidge]

This is from the 2003 draft:
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/paxson_030627.html

Bulls EVP-Basketball Operations, John Paxson met the media at the Berto Center to discuss his selections. “I’m really pleased that we were in a position to get a guy like Kirk Hinrich. I look at it this way: I was looking for a basketball player for our team. In talking to our coaching staff, there are two priorities for us next year: to push the ball more, which Kirk can do as he played in a very up-tempo system at Kansas. As a system player, in terms of our triangle offense, he’ll be a very good fit."

Seamless transition at PG? Jackson won't have to gamble on a new PG to learn the system by the playoffs?

[DaDakota]

Huh, the Lakers want him....now who on Clutchfans wanted him to replace Rafer?



DD

[the_hustler]

Isnt this guy a perfect replacement for Battier? Can we trade Battier or Ariza along with Cook or someone and get him here. Not sure if the salaries match though. gotta check

I would love to see a guy who can handle the ball and also defend like mad.

[RedRowdy111]

Originally Posted by DaDakota Huh, the Lakers want him....now who on Clutchfans wanted him to replace Rafer? DD

Just b/c a source says the Lakers are interested in him, doesnt mean anything. If you look at what they are willing to give up for him, then maybe you will see the bigger picture.

You wonder why you catch so much static from some people on the board. Probably b/c of posts like this^^^.

[jevon3012]

"A source confirmed the Rockets have had discussions with the Cavaliers about Lebron, most likely for Tracy McGrady's corpse, but nothing is imminent."