Proposed Kidd Deal

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Nets in three-way talks for Kidd

By Adrian Wojnarowski

January 30, 2008

The New Jersey Nets are in serious negotiations with the Dallas Mavericks and Portland Trail Blazers about a blockbuster three-way trade that would send Jason Kidd to the Mavericks, league sources said Wednesday afternoon.

In the proposed trade, Dallas and Portland would send the Nets a package that includes the Mavs' Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse and Blazers forwards Travis Outlaw and Channing Frye and guard Jarrett Jack.

Mavericks point guard Devin Harris would be sent to Portland. Along with Kidd, the Nets would send reserve forward Malik Allen and center Jamaal Magloire to Dallas.

The Nets would also receive at least one future No. 1 pick and cash. It's expected that New Jersey would work a buyout with Stackhouse and allow him to be a free agent. Other players could be included to balance the exchange of contracts.

The Record (N.J.) first reported Wednesday morning that the three teams were in discussions.

League sources say that Nets president Rod Thorn has been working the phones relentlessly since Kidd went public on Monday with his trade request. Thorn seems determined to get a deal done soon and may be looking to completely remake the Nets. He also has been dangling guard Vince Carter.

Kidd, 34, is making $19.7 million this season, and has one year left in on his contract at $21.4 million. Kidd The addition of Kidd could make the Mavericks sudden favorites in the West, where they have had two straight heart-breaking playoff runs and currently have the third-best record in the conference.

[thekid777]

good info!

Sounds like a good deal for Jersey

[LAyZbOi]

Good deal for Jersey, awful deal for the mavs.. I hope the mavs take it..haha!! make the west all less competitive and easier for my suns to win one. The mavs lose a bright young pg in harris and a 6th man in stackhouse whom can still knock down 3's with the best of them and still give u a solid 15 points a night. where u get kidd, he cant shot if his life depended on it. He is nowhere close to what nash is, Kidd maybe a leader on the court with his vision but his scoring is nothing compared to that of steve nash. I really hope dallas pulls the trigger!!!

[BigFratDaddy]

MAVS DONT!!!!

[LAyZbOi]

Originally Posted by BigFratDaddy

MAVS DONT!!!!

NO!!! MAVS PLEASE DO!!!!!!!!!!!!! CUBAN u already made one mistake of letting nash go please dont make another one where you dont take your chances on a overated Kidd.

[smet9772]

I like the trade. They already have their six man in Terry, and they have plenty of scores with Dirk and Howard. I say do it.

[Cali Roots]

Horrible deal for the Mavs!!! Nice deal for Portland!! The only nie thing for the Mavs is that they could get rid of Stackhouse, one of the worst players in the NBA!!!

[smet9772]

Have any of you guys seen harris play for a full season? You guys are talking about this guy is the second coming. I would much rather have kidd at his age then harris. The guy can't shoot, everytime he pulls up from outside I cringe. His leadership skills, and play making ability is average. I am not saying he is a terrible player, the man is quick, gets to the bucket, but his vision is horribe. I would rather have a true point guard in Kidd in here to fit into the system that we have in place.