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[Yahoo] Nets in three-way talks with Dallas and Portland

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  1. countingcrow

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    http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_y...F?slug=aw-kiddtrade013008&prov=yhoo&type=lgns

    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.
     
    #1 countingcrow, Jan 30, 2008
  2. AroundTheWorld

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    Why would Portland do that?
     
    #2 AroundTheWorld, Jan 30, 2008
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    not sure, but I don't think that will work out for little d so I don't care
     
    #3 texanskan, Jan 30, 2008
  4. twhy77

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    Devin Harris might be a nerd, but he's got skills...
     
    #4 twhy77, Jan 30, 2008
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    outlaw/frye/jack for harris :confused:

    no thanks. especially if portlands 1st pick is included in that
     
    #5 DonkeyMagic, Jan 30, 2008
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    This trade would actually benefit us. Think about, we always seem to have trouble handling Dallas. Other than Jason "Rox Killer" Terry, players like Stackhouse, George, and Harris give us fits with their athleticism and shooting. If these three goons are gone, Kidd would be a breeze for us to handle. This would make one less competition for us in this crowded division.
     
    #6 watashi315, Jan 30, 2008
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    I don't see how that helps Dallas. I hope they get it done.
     
    #7 durvasa, Jan 30, 2008
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    Why would Portland trade Jack, Frye, and Outlaw for Harris?

    That seems like a really bad trade.
     
    #8 Achilleus, Jan 30, 2008
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    the Achilles heal of Jason Kidd will show up where ever he goes,
    he still can't shoot.
     
    #9 tinman, Jan 30, 2008
  10. Manny Ramirez

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    Yea, I don't see why on earth Portland would get rid of Travis Outlaw not to mention Jack and Frye when all they are getting back is Devin Harris. If I was a Blazers fan and this deal goes down like this, I would be irate along with being WTF??
     
    #10 Manny Ramirez, Jan 30, 2008
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    And - Stack opts to stay Deep in the Heart of Texas. Houston, that is.

    But, seriously folks, does anyone think this 'deal' has any legs at all?
     
    #11 xiki, Jan 30, 2008
  12. Hayesfan

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    I second that. Portland doesn't need a point guard do they??

    Plus I would think with the chemistry that team has going on now, they hold out and wait for Oden next season. They keep up what they have going on they are a playoff team or a borderline playoff team which is something to say in the west.

    In fact I am surprised that Dallas would want JKidd that bad either.
     
    #12 Hayesfan, Jan 30, 2008
  13. wreck

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    id almost give tmac for jack frye and outlaw...and they only want harris. why dont they take stackhouse too. oh thats right they dont want players over 25
     
    #13 wreck, Jan 30, 2008
  14. Achilleus

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    Would he go back to Dallas? Can he do that?
     
    #14 Achilleus, Jan 30, 2008
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    Whoa....Travis Outlaw is available? We would be VERY wise to place a call to Portland regarding Outlaw if these Kidd talks fail.
     
    #15 baller4life315, Jan 30, 2008
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    Or Portland. Sure, Harris can play, but aside from the fact he's currently injured, they are giving up Outlaw, who is having a mini-breakout season (at least continuing to improve), Frye, who is young and strikes me as a good backup to the eventual Oden/Aldridge frontcourt, and Jack, who is a serviceable PG....all for Harris?

    Besides which, according to RealGM, the proposed trade does not work, and Devean George has some kind of trade veto right due to his bird status.
     
    #16 JayZ750, Jan 30, 2008
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    isn't there something like a 90 day period that he would have to wait until he would be able to sign back with dallas?

    i think he would go back if he is traded to NJ and then released.
     
    #17 rodrick_98, Jan 30, 2008
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    And the Nets still won't have a quality big man...

    Man, this trade sucks.
     
    #18 alexdapooh, Jan 30, 2008
  19. hooroo

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    Buyout Stackhouse? He only signed a $21 million 3 year extension at the beginning of this season.

    http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=344395
     
    #19 hooroo, Jan 30, 2008
  20. Clutch

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    I was going to post that snippet so thanks for doing so, hooroo. Would be funny if Cuban basically gave up the same players mentioned in that "crack dealer" proposal to get Kidd.

    That's a lot for Portland to give up, but they're looking like a smart organization that is looking to upgrade positions. When you survey the Western Conference landscape, you have to place a premium on getting a point guard.

    With all due respect, I fail to see how losing Devin Harris and adding Jason Kidd would drop Dallas from being competition to us. Kidd and Terry compared to Rafer -- eek.
     
    #20 Clutch, Jan 30, 2008
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