Why is Kirk Hinrich not getting more mention as a Pacers target?

[Anthem]

He's got to be available, right? Washington just took him for the pick. They don't need a $9mil backup to Wall and Arenas. They need frontcourt players. They'd love to not pay that big salary next year.

On the other hand, Hinrich could be fine for us, salary-wise. If we traded Troy Murphy for him (which works, BTW), we'd immediately cut almost 3mil from our budget this year. We'd have to pay him next year, but his salary is one of the few in the NBA that actually goes DOWN at the end of this contract.

The kid's durable. He can hit the 3. He can run a team. He's a good defender.

He's not worth the money he's making, sure. If he's one of your 2 or 3 best players, you're in trouble. But he'd be a big step up from TJ, and he should mesh well with the Rush/Granger/Hibbert.

Why are we not pursuing Captain Kirk?

[Psyren]

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Yes he's a very expensive backup, but I view him kind of as "Rookie/Criminal" insurance for Wall and Gilbert.

Maybe that's just me. But I would love to have him.

[CableKC]

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I disagree. I think the Wizards did get him to be a very solid ComboGuard to backup Wall and Arenas. If anything he's insurance for insurance just in case he gets injures again.

[beast23]

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He's got to be available, right? Washington just took him for the pick. They don't need a $9mil backup to Wall and Arenas. They need frontcourt players. They'd love to not pay that big salary next year....

He can hit the 3. He can run a team. He's a good defender.

He's also a leader. He can penetrate. And just as importantly, he simply plays tough.

He's been a favorite of mine for a few years now. I really don't care what kind of offense you are running, I believe that Hinrich is adaptable enough to run it.

We've all complained about several of the names that were tossed around for PG, saying that they were/are only stop-gap measures at the position. Well, Hinrich is the real deal and a long-term solution.

If I had to, I'd even throw in one or two second round picks to get the deal done.

If there were an exception to Bird not accepting back multi-year contracts on trades, I would have to think that Hinrich would be it.

[HC]

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I love his defense, but that contract....idk

[Anthem]

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If I had to, I'd even throw in one or two second round picks to get the deal done.

You shouldn't have to. They got a pick for taking him, they shouldn't get a pick for giving him up.

[BornReady]

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how nice would it have been if we were able to do what washington did...

[HC]

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how nice would it have been if we were able to do what washington did...

I would settle for George, Stephenson, and Rolle all turning out to be solid contributors. Oh yeah, and Tyler also.

[pwee31]

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I think it's b/c the Wizards aren't moving him.

His name was brought up when he was a member of the Bulls, but now that he's on the Wizards, I expect them to keep him and use him a mentor and 6th man to Wall and Arenas

[Anthem]

Re: Why is Kirk Hinrich not getting more mention as a Pacers target?

I think it's b/c the Wizards aren't moving him.

His name was brought up when he was a member of the Bulls, but now that he's on the Wizards, I expect them to keep him and use him a mentor and 6th man to Wall and Arenas

They've got about 45M in salaries, and 25M of that is going to point guards.

Down that path madness lies.

[HC]

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Isn't it a possiblity they will try and move Arenas? Not that I would want him, just asking.

[Psyren]

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Isn't it a possiblity they will try and move Arenas? Not that I would want him, just asking.

Possible. I would imagine the Wiz woudln't be asking all that much for him either.

[Kemo]

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He can penetrate.

[beast23]

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You shouldn't have to. They got a pick for taking him, they shouldn't get a pick for giving him up.

To me, Hinrich is the more desirable player between he and Murphy... at least from a Pacer perspective.

So, just saying... to get a quality player in return for Murphy.... I'd be willing to sacrifice the picks if required.

[Anthem]

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Isn't it a possiblity they will try and move Arenas? Not that I would want him, just asking.

They've tried and failed.

The dude cannot be moved.

To me, Hinrich is the more desirable player between he and Murphy... at least from a Pacer perspective.

Agreed. But from a Washington perspective, I could see Murph being more desirable.