Hinrich

Kirk Hinrich is second on the team in minutes played at 26.8 per game and Saunders explained that he wants Hinrich and Wall to get to used to playing together because they will be sharing the floor "a lot."

Flip Saunders on John Wall's minutes, Al Thornton to start Michael Lee 2010

With the Wizards utilizing their three-point-guard set for the third game in a row, the 6-foot-3 Hinrich is playing small forward and was matched up against his former teammate Luol Deng, who is about six inches taller than Hinrich.

Kirk Hinrich returns to Chicago Michael Lee 2010

Hinrich is in a new place, but a familiar role as mentor to the No. 1 overall pick.

Kirk Hinrich returns to Chicago Michael Lee 2010

Wall and Arenas are both 6-feet-4 and Hinrich is 6-3, but Saunders said Hinrich would be considered the small forward.

Flip Saunders to start Gilbert Arenas, John Wall and Kirk Hinrich Michael Lee 2010

Ben Gordon's scoring has plummeted from 25.5 to 12.0 and Kirk Hinrich is having a rough postseason - whether it's tentativeness or a havoc-wreaking defense.

USATODAY.com - Basketball - Detroit vs. Chicago 2006

Hinrich is shooting career-highs from the field (44.7 percent), 3-point range (40 percent) and free throw line (82.4 percent). ...

USATODAY.com - Basketball - Chicago vs. Orlando 2006

Kirk Hinrich is going in there and just jumping and ends up into his body.

USATODAY.com - Bulls capitalize on Heat meltdown 2006

WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Kirk Hinrich is a very solid player.

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POSITIVES: Hinrich is a tough kid who knows the game.

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Assets: The Bulls have a pair of outstanding young guards in Hinrich and Gordon, both of whom have shown the ability to raise their games in clutch situations.

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