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Zoneboy · 02-16-2008, 05:18 PM

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The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement in principle to trade guard Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks, the Sacramento Bee reported on its Web site Saturday.

The Kings are set to receive four players from the Hawks — guards Anthony Johnson and Tyronn Lue and forward Lorenzen Wright and Sheldon Williams, according to the paper's sources.

"I had some good times here in Sacramento," Bibby told the Bee Saturday morning. "Sometimes you need a change and you never know where that might take you. I just prayed and asked for what might be the best for my family and this is what happened, so you can't question it."

The trade is pending league approval that may come as early as Saturday, the report said. Sources told the Bee that there is a 4 p.m. ET conference call scheduled between the teams and league officials.

The move would be largely a salary dump for the rebuilding Kings, with Bibby making $13.5 million this season and next and three of the incoming players having expiring contracts.

The Hawks, meanwhile, get an experienced point guard to help them on their playoff push. At 21-28, Atlanta is tied with the Nets and 76ers for the seventh best record in the East, though currently sits outside of playoff position due to tiebreakers.

Bibby missed the first 36 games of the season with a thumb injury but is averaging 13.5 points and five assists in the 17 games he has played this season

GARFIELDKOOL · 02-16-2008, 06:58 PM

It was time for him to leave Sacramento. He was the last remaining one from the Chris Webber era.

TJ · 02-20-2008, 12:08 AM

The Hawks finally have a point guard. They should have drafted Chris Paul or Deron Williams. Bibby makes them a contender in a weak Eastern Conference, except for maybe Boston and Detroit. They've got a pretty good starting 5.

TVFactFan · 02-20-2008, 12:40 AM

This trade defintely puts the Hawks in the playoffs

isiahthomas · 03-27-2008, 05:10 PM

I was surprised to see Atlanta get Mike. Atlanta doesn't have the 8th seed locked up yet because New Jersey is on their tail. I would like to see Joe Johnson and Josh Smith of the Hawks in the playoffs this year because both of them are very good. If Atlanta makes the playoffs, they gotta face Boston in the first round and they'll probably get swept LOL.

isiahthomas · 03-27-2008, 05:11 PM

I also wanna say the Hawks are very stupid for trading Dominique Wilkins to the Clippers years ago. That was the dumbest trade in the history of their franchise. Dominique was a awesome player.

02-16-2008, 05:18 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,509	Sacramento Kings Trade Mike Bibby to Atlanta Link The Sacramento Kings have reached an agreement in principle to trade guard Mike Bibby to the Atlanta Hawks, the Sacramento Bee reported on its Web site Saturday. The Kings are set to receive four players from the Hawks — guards Anthony Johnson and Tyronn Lue and forward Lorenzen Wright and Sheldon Williams, according to the paper's sources. "I had some good times here in Sacramento," Bibby told the Bee Saturday morning. "Sometimes you need a change and you never know where that might take you. I just prayed and asked for what might be the best for my family and this is what happened, so you can't question it." The trade is pending league approval that may come as early as Saturday, the report said. Sources told the Bee that there is a 4 p.m. ET conference call scheduled between the teams and league officials. The move would be largely a salary dump for the rebuilding Kings, with Bibby making $13.5 million this season and next and three of the incoming players having expiring contracts. The Hawks, meanwhile, get an experienced point guard to help them on their playoff push. At 21-28, Atlanta is tied with the Nets and 76ers for the seventh best record in the East, though currently sits outside of playoff position due to tiebreakers. Bibby missed the first 36 games of the season with a thumb injury but is averaging 13.5 points and five assists in the 17 games he has played this season
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02-16-2008, 06:58 PM	#2
GARFIELDKOOL Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Sep 02, 2004 Location: Rochester, NY Posts: 7,204	It was time for him to leave Sacramento. He was the last remaining one from the Chris Webber era.

02-20-2008, 12:08 AM	#3
TJ Site Owner Administrator Forum Star Join Date: Feb 03, 2000 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 10,786	The Hawks finally have a point guard. They should have drafted Chris Paul or Deron Williams. Bibby makes them a contender in a weak Eastern Conference, except for maybe Boston and Detroit. They've got a pretty good starting 5.

02-20-2008, 12:40 AM	#4
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,152	This trade defintely puts the Hawks in the playoffs

03-27-2008, 05:10 PM	#5
isiahthomas Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I was surprised to see Atlanta get Mike. Atlanta doesn't have the 8th seed locked up yet because New Jersey is on their tail. I would like to see Joe Johnson and Josh Smith of the Hawks in the playoffs this year because both of them are very good. If Atlanta makes the playoffs, they gotta face Boston in the first round and they'll probably get swept LOL.

03-27-2008, 05:11 PM	#6
isiahthomas Member Forum Star Join Date: Aug 20, 2002 Location: Cleveland, Ohio Posts: 10,704	I also wanna say the Hawks are very stupid for trading Dominique Wilkins to the Clippers years ago. That was the dumbest trade in the history of their franchise. Dominique was a awesome player.