SacBee story says deal is awaiting league approval

[mrhonline]

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This is a good day Hawks fans

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Yes, it is.

I know it's "only Bibby," but the peripherals (i.e., AS spending $) makes me very happy.

[MikeWilksBooth]

I'm not celebrating until the league approves, they pass their physicals and join the team

[coachx]

Mike Bibby for dead weight !

If it goes down the ASG and BK will have made a great trade.

Thank You ASG for stepping up to the plate and spending some cash to make the Hawks a better team.

[DrReality]

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Yeah, we got a little smaller. But Bibby is a upgrade defensively over AJ and Lue. So that helps in one respect. But Shelden/BLO minutes hopefully goes to Solo now. Much better all around team now.

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We need a back up big in the worst way.

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Desperately. I wonder if P.J. Brown is still in shape...or, in decent enough shape to give us 3 months.

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I think I read he is wanting to play for the Bulls? He has been in talks with someone?

[mrhonline]

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I think I read he is wanting to play for the Bulls? He has been in talks with someone?

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If he's going to play, it'd be for a championship contender.

I still don't understand why he's not playing for the Hornets (hometown).

[DrReality]

Bibby didn't seem overjoyed to be coming to Atl. Guess the shock of leaving your home outweighs where you're going?

[gutz]

I hope it's true! I'm not celebrating just yet.

[coachx]

What was Bibby's injury that make him to miss the 1st half of the season ?

I remember a guy posting a Bibby trade after like his 2nd game back from imnjury and I blasted him b/c Bibby had not proved he was healthy. (Sorry )

Now that he has played 15 games at close to his old production I m very happy with the deal but:

What was his injury ?

[Vafan]

Torn ligaments in left thumb. Non shooting thumb.

[DJ_Money]

Bibby had a torn ligament in his left thumb that required surgery.

Not something that I'd worry about.

[coachx]

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Torn ligaments in left thumb. Non shooting thumb.

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Cool....as long as it is not a knee, ankle, or foot.

[DrReality]

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Yeah, we got a little smaller. But Bibby is a upgrade defensively over AJ and Lue. So that helps in one respect. But Shelden/BLO minutes hopefully goes to Solo now. Much better all around team now.

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We need a back up big in the worst way.

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You're right. Don't know who is in the D league that might be available.

Some FA bigs:

PJ Brown

Danny Fortson

Mike Sweatney?

Jackie Butler

Dale Davis?

Don't know if any of these guys would help. Will need someone to play garbage minutes when we play big 5's.

Anyone know of others?

[mrhonline]

There will be certain players waived after the trade deadline, but getting them to Atlanta will be a tough sell.

[pound4pound]

kevin willis

[MikeWilksBooth]

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kevin willis

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Excellent suggestion

[oken]

I will miss Tyronn Lue...

he hit a lot of big shots for us and seemed like a fun guy...

I won't miss his pounding the ball around...though...

but he seemed like a good guy to have in the locker room...

I hope Bibby takes to Atlanta...and fits in right away...

[mattlanta]

So you guys think this trade will be approved by the end of today or no? I'm excited to see Bibby in a Hawks' uniform.

[MikeWilksBooth]

This is Atlanta, it can only end in disappointment so I'm not getting my hopes up. I.E Bill Parcells

[DrReality]

this is from Draft Express likely call ups from D League. See anyone you think would help. Not that Woody would let them on the court.

Call-up Candidates Rankings

# Player

1 Devin Green SG

25 years old, 6' 7" 210lbs.

Hampton

2 Andre Barrett G

25 years old, 5' 9" 171lbs.

3 Justin Reed F

26 years old, 6' 7" 24lbs.

4 Eddie Gill G

29 years old, 6' 0" 190lbs.

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5 Carlos Powell SF

24 years old, 6' 7" 225lbs.

South Carolina

6 Randy Livingston G

32 years old, 6' 4" 209lbs.

7 Jelani Mccoy C

30 years old, 6' 10" 245lbs.

8 Dontell Jefferson PG

24 years old, 6' 4" 195lbs.

# Player

9 Kris Lang C

28 years old, 6' 11" 260lbs.

10 Steven Smith SF/PF

24 years old, 6' 9" 235lbs.

La Salle

Last Update 1/17/2008

[mrhonline]

Jelani McCoy would be decent. The Hawks need a vet.