Hinrich to Phoenix?

Hmmm, why would Phoenix want Hinrich when they have Nash?

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Here's the link they cite...

http://www.eastvalleytribune.com/story/121519

by POSEYHATER on Jul 25, 2008 7:55 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

again, just SamSmith-esque ponderin

Would the Bulls, who are still sparring with Luol Deng on a contract and looking to move Kirk Hinrich’s contract, entertain the idea of swapping Hinrich for Diaw (they have almost identical contracts) and then go after some center depth with their last roster spot?
There is no indication that the Suns and Bulls have talked. But Hinrich is a name that has intrigued the Suns in the past, and they will have to get creative in picking up a point guard. Barnes’ pleasantly unexpected arrival gives them more chips to play.

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by your friendly BullsBlogger on Jul 25, 2008 8:24 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Intrigued which Suns personnel?

The guys that are all gone? D’Antoni, Colangelo, Del Negro?

Is it Kerr? Who else is even still in Phoenix that could fill the role Sam has created?

by NBA Observer on Jul 25, 2008 8:29 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

they'd want him because 1) they wanna focus more on D

2) they need a capable backup for when Nash gets hurt or needs to rest his back (as he does every year) 3) Nash isn’t going to be playing forever, they need someone to take over the reins at some point. 4) Hinrich could play alongside Nash because he can hit open shots and defend pretty well. He’d be a great fit out in Phx, actually.

by fundamentallysound on Jul 25, 2008 8:03 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree, he would be a great fit

but he would be a pretty expensive backup, no?

by POSEYHATER on Jul 25, 2008 8:10 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs

Diaw is a pretty

expensive back-up that has also regressed. I wouldn’t do the trade mentioned, but Kirk would definitely be an upgrade over Diaw for a similar contract, even if they do lose some size.

by kingj41 on Jul 25, 2008 8:16 AM CDT up reply actions 0 recs