Atlanta and Sacto trade

[Windy City Irish]

Hawks to send 4 to Kings for Bibby

February 16, 2008
ATLANTA (AP) -- The Atlanta Hawks have agreed to acquire veteran point guard Mike Bibby from the Sacramento Kings.

Hawks owner Michael Gearon Jr. says the Hawks are to send four players to the Kings. Among them are 2007 first-round pick Shelden Williams and starting point guard Anthony Johnson.

The Hawks also would send guard Tyronn Lue and veteran forward-center Lorenzen Wright to the Kings.

Gearon says the deal is expected to be completed Saturday.

Bibby missed the start of the season with a thumb injury but is averaging 13.5 points and 5.0 assists in 15 games

[westcoastO]

only a matter of time here.

[RICKS PICKS]

As a Kings fan I hate to see Bibby go.However I saw this coming with Bibbys refusal to play Defense,his 13m salary ,and coach Theus trying to install his way of playing.Beno Uldrich has been playing great and does play good defense.Anthony Johnson goes back to the Kings after being a 2nd round pick from them.Sheldon williams is a good pickup though.Now we will see what happens with Artest.Now with Bibby gone the Kings should keep him and try to sign him so he doesnt opt out of his contract next year.

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The four players traded from the Hawks to the Kings aren't likely to play on Tuesday.

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Mike Bibby has practiced with the Hawks, but according to local reports he is not confirmed to play tonight.

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Hawks G Mike Bibby finished with just five points in his team debut on Tuesday, and also suffered a heel injury.