New Jersey Trades Blaylock to Atlanta
The New Jersey Nets traded disgruntled point guard Mookie Blaylock and injured forward Roy Hinson to the Atlanta Hawks for guard Rumeal Robinson on Tuesday.
The trade cleared the way for Kenny Anderson to be the Nets’ starting point guard, and for Blaylock to start for the Hawks. Anderson, a second-year pro, led the Nets in scoring and assists during the exhibition season. Blaylock, the Nets’ top draft choice in 1989 from Oklahoma, started last season but was unhappy this year about his salary and the prospect of reduced playing time.
Robinson, who made two game-winning free throws in the 1989 NCAA championship for Michigan against Seton Hall, averaged 13 points and 5.5 assists last season. Robinson, the 10th pick in the 1990 draft, plays both point and shooting guard.
Pete Babcock, Hawk general manager, said Atlanta wanted to acquire a true point guard, and plans to use Morton Wiley as Blaylock’s backup.
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