Jason Kidd Trade to the Dallas Mavericks Reached in Principle

You might not actually hear about it anywhere on television this afternoon, since ESPN is reporting it, because of this Clement guy talking politics to some people, but Marc Stein is saying that the Dallas Mavericks and New Jersey Nets have reached a deal in principle that will send Jason Kidd Western-bound to a contender, and one that will seemingly make both parties happy (well, the Mavericks for the foreseeable future anyway).

Although sources say that the teams are still sorting out final details, this deal was described as "imminent" by multiple sources close to the process after negotiations moved to an advanced stage Tuesday night. The deal -- salvaged from talks on a three-way trade with Portland that developed and fizzled quickly two weeks ago -- has Dallas sending 24-year-old point guard Devin Harris, veteran swingman Jerry Stackhouse, the expiring contracts of center DeSagana Diop and swingman Devean George and guard Maurice Ager to New Jersey for Kidd and forward Malik Allen. Sources say Dallas will also add the league-maximum $3 million in cash and send its first-round draft pick this June as well as a first-rounder in 2010.

But wait! We're not done! Stein also has sources in his ear that report that the Nets will immediately buy out Stackhouse's contract, making him a free agent.

Hold on! There's more! It turns out there is also a deal in the mix to send Antoine Wright to Dallas for the Mavericks second round pick in 2008. So, to recap, Dallas gets aging, wily, etc., triple-double machine point guard and makes a run at the Finals now. New Jersey on the other hand, somehow escapes salary cap purgatory and manages to get rid of their superstar without really making him angry or causing any backlash from his agent.

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

2-13-2008 @ 4:34PM

frank said...

Helloh it is a LIE !

2-13-2008 @ 4:38PM

Trent said...

It's just sad to see that the Cavs cannot pull off any kind of deal for someone with any kind of talent. The cavs end up with Larry Hughes who has a good game every 40 or so games.. I am sad to say I am a Cav fan when they just sit around and do nothing to improve the team while everyone out West is just getting better by the trade....

Ferry get off your butt and get us some talent!!!!

2-13-2008 @ 4:50PM

ESPN lier,lier pants on fire !

2-13-2008 @ 4:59PM

ESPN is reporting it ; Well there has been other times in which ESPN has been f$%#&%$##@ up deals and creating huplah where is none I sense this is one of them ,Done!

2-13-2008 @ 5:17PM

hollywood said...

why the hell you want 2 deal Antoine Wright and buy out Stackhouse contract nets dont know what they doing

2-20-2008 @ 4:10PM

charliechampion.com said...

Kidd will be 37-38 by the time the Nets move into their new arena in Brooklyn, Too old for a point guard in the NBA, However; its a shame that Kristic just got back, and seems to be making a dii\fference in the way the Nets are playing.
Oh well. now they get younger, with extra draft choices, and salary cap room to shop this summer

2-13-2008 @ 5:20PM

jimmy said...

Jason put us on the map...he became the face of our franchise...we'll miss you Jason

2-13-2008 @ 5:51PM

hunter 22 said...

Best of luck to J Kidd, It was not his fault that management could not build around this First Ballot Hall of Famer. Well now they have VC as their centerpiece 15 mil a year . What a absolute waste.

All we can do is wonder what could have been if J Kidd had a supporting cast, or we can just watch him play in Dallas . Goota run and get the NBA package so I can watch him get those Triple Doubles.

2-13-2008 @ 7:24PM

Justin Z said...

This is shaping out to be a really exciting year as we move into the 2nd half of the season. The Celtics are clear front runners, the Lakers have are in the tick of it with the Gasol trade, Dallas, Detroit and San Antonio have the talent to go far and The Suns are an interesting dilemma after landing Shaq, I cant wait to see who takes it all this year, my money is on Dallas and LA but their odds keep dropping as you can see in Wagerwe.com NBA Odds , it is going to be really exciting close of the season.