Kirk Hinrich Expected To Return On Wednesday Against San Antonio

by Kris Willis on Jan 23, 2012 9:22 PM EST

CHICAGO, IL - MAY 02: Injured player Kirk Hinrich of the Atlanta Hawks cheers on his team from the bench against the Chicago Bulls in Game One of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in the 2011 NBA Playoffs at the United Center on May 2, 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The Hawks defeated the Bulls 103-95. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images)

Atlanta Hawks guard Kirk Hinrich is aiming to make his season debut on Wednesday in San Antonio. Hinrich has missed the Hawks first 18 games of the season after having off season surgery on his left shoulder. Hinrich will go through a full contact practice on Tuesday and if there are no complications he will then be cleared to play on Wednesday.

#Hawks G Kirk Hinrich (shoulder) says he's aiming to return Wed. at Spurs.
— Michael Cunningham (@ajchawks) January 23, 2012

When talking about Hinrich's return Larry Drew indicated that the team would bring him along slowly to start with. He also added that Jeff Teague would remain the starting point guard and that Hinrich would come off the bench.

"At this point, I am going to stay with that I have," Drew said. "Jeff has shown that he deserves it. He has done a really good job for us. As of right now, I am just going to keep it as is."

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Welcome back Kirk

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by a hooter's baby on Jan 23, 2012 10:28 PM EST reply actions

Can't wait!

by wjb1492 on Jan 24, 2012 3:28 PM EST up reply actions

What is the plan for working him into the lineup? Slowly phasing out Pargo and Green?

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by Beachy Keen on Jan 23, 2012 10:28 PM EST reply actions

that is my guess

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by Kris Willis on Jan 23, 2012 11:13 PM EST up reply actions

I reckon Green has warranted keeping his spot in the rotation

and Kirk isn’t going to have game fitness, so for the short term they should still get some game time (IMO).

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by Nique Fan on Jan 23, 2012 11:14 PM EST up reply actions

In the short term probably so

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by Kris Willis on Jan 23, 2012 11:15 PM EST up reply actions

Honestly

I never thought I’d say this, but Green and Pargo need to stay – Sloan has done zero with his time to convince me that Pargo or Green need to leave, even for development purposes. So, I’m good with them even being in the rotation as long as the minutes are managed. So, hopefully less Green minutes and a Sloan cut ‘em, but Green and Pargo should get burn if Kirk takes some time to get minutes. I’m still leery about how Teague’s time is gonna be affected.

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by Hawk Str8Talk on Jan 23, 2012 11:27 PM EST up reply actions

I definitely think it will be Sloan that is eventually cut

I just think it will be Pargo or Green that lose a rotation spot. Sorry if I wasn’t clear

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by Kris Willis on Jan 23, 2012 11:52 PM EST up reply actions

LD has to be careful not to yank too many of teague's minutes

He is young and needs to get some burn. He will get better as the season progesses, Hinrich has been maxed out

by PChawksFan on Jan 23, 2012 11:01 PM EST reply actions

At the same time, with the condensed roster maybe Teague should be kept to about 33-35 mpg

to avoid burning him out. Just a suggestion.

It’s going to be an unenviable task trying to find minutes for all the players at the 1 and 2.

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by Nique Fan on Jan 23, 2012 11:17 PM EST up reply actions

It's not that hard

play your best players more, play your bench players less. It’s that simple – Joe gets the most, Jeff gets the 2nd most, Kirk gets most of the bench minutes, and Green/Pargo get a split. This isn’t that difficult.

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by Hawk Str8Talk on Jan 23, 2012 11:29 PM EST up reply actions