Last year, Kirk Hinrich was able to block any trade involving him, if he so pleased, and after picking up his option for the second year of his contract, I've been asked if this was once again the case. I didn't believe that was the case, but just to make sure, I checked withMark Deeks, and the answer came promptly: "No, just last". The logic is as follows: Hinrich signed a two-year deal with an option. However, until the option was picked up it was, in effect, a one-year contract, thus giving hin veto rights. But seeing as Hinrich has now picked up the second year on his deal, he effectively is in Year 2 of his deal, thus removing any veto rights. The only way Hinrich would maintain these rights was if the Bulls decided to give him a no-trade clause, which they did not, even though he was eligible for one. Read more http://www.chicagonow.com/chicago-b...-does-not-have-trade-veto-rights-this-season/
That cagey Bulls management really ended up getting the drop on Hinrich with this deal, now that this had been clarified.
Yes, that is a good thing. I would be shocked if that happened though, given the revered status he has with the Bulls organization. The one move I've heard Uncle Jerry publicly lament post MJ is the trade of Hinrich to make room for the Lebron/Wade/Bosh FA run. I would not be surprised if the inexplicable Kirk Hinrich player option is an apology for dealing Hinrich back in the day. Uncle Jerry does take care of his own. I would be stunned if Kirk isn't offered a position in the organization post retirement.
Right now, the Bulls need Hinrich or someone like him (defensive guard and "run the offense" point). It's unlikely that you can trade him straight up for someone better. Trading him for tax relief doesn't make the team better. If Hinrich stays, it will be interesting to see whether Hoiberg views the Hinrich-Moore choice the same as Thibodeau did.
