Bucks Trade Norman, Get Hinson From Hawks

Forward Roy Hinson, who has sat out almost all of the last four seasons because of knee injuries, was traded by the Atlanta Hawks to the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday for forward Kenny Norman.

The 6-foot-9 Hinson, 33, was acquired by the Hawks two years ago from the New Jersey Nets. In 1990-91, his last active season, Hinson played only nine games, averaging 4.6 points per game for the Nets.

Norman, also 6-9, is a former Clipper and seven-year veteran who averaged 11.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 2.7 assists for the Bucks last season.

Buck Coach Mike Dunleavy acknowledged that the move was designed to make room under the NBA team’s salary cap. Milwaukee, which won the first pick in Wednesday’s NBA draft and is expected to choose Purdue’s Glenn Robinson, hopes to sign him to a multiyear deal projected to run as high as $100 million.

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A day after fellow NBA owners rejected a deal to move the Minnesota Timberwolves to New Orleans, team officials said they’re ready to accept a local offer.

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