"Mike Bibby might just have found a way to the Eastern Conference finals. He couldn't get there it as a Hawk, but from Chris Broussard of ESPN comes word that Bibby, last seen being grumpy over being traded to Washington, might take his talents …

To South Beach.

I mean, doesn't everybody?

Broussard reports that Bibby has bought his way out of his remaining contract with the Wizards and has, in what is described as "a stunning move" agree to forfeit his $6.2 million salary for next season to become a free agent now. Writes Broussard:

Bibby is eager to sign with a title-contending team after clearing waivers, and sources say the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, Miami Heat and Portland Trail Blazers are interested in him.

Bibby will clear waivers on Wednesday. While [agent David] Falk said Bibby has not made a decision yet about which team he will join, one source close to the situation said he's headed to Miami.

For the record, such a move would not come as a complete surprise to Hawks management. When Bibby became a free agent in July 2009, it was believed in-house that he had two options: Re-sign with the Hawks for less money and remain a starter, or go elsewhere as a backup on a contending team. He chose to stay."