Jan 31, 2008 11:38 AM EST
The feeling among NBA executives that the Mavericks are the most likely winners in the Jason Kidd trade sweepstakes is even stronger now, according to an ESPN.com report.
Reason: within 24 hours of Kidd saying that it's time for him and the Nets "all to move on" in separate directions, New Jersey and Dallas engaged in advanced trade discussions with Portland on a three-way deal that would land Kidd back with the team that drafted him.
Such a trade would involve at least a dozen players, cash, and future draft picks. In a breakdown of the principles, Portland would receive the Mavericks' Devin Harris and possibly Brandon Bass; New Jersey would obtain draft and financial considerations, Dallas' Jerry Stackhouse, and three prospects from Portland (Travis Outlaw, Channing Frye and Jarrett Jack); the Mavericks would land Kidd.
Via ESPN
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LeBron James broke his silence regarding the Jason Kidd trade rumors on Wednesday night, telling the Cleveland Plain Dealer that he shouldn't have to tell the Cavaliers' organization to make a play for the All-Star point guard.
"When it gets to a point like that, where you see Jason Kidd wants to be traded, you shouldn't have to go to the front office and tell them to get on it," James told the Plain Dealer on Wednesday. "It's Jason Kidd. It's not someone else asking for a trade. It's Jason Kidd. You shouldn't have to go to anybody in the front office for them to be ready to try to jump on it."
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According to the Los Angeles Times, the Lakers are not expected to enter the Jason Kidd sweepstakes as the NBA heads into the trading deadline.
The Nets, who are reportedly shopping their all-star point guard, were in talks with the Lakers about a swap this summer.
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Nets Jan 2008 Archive
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New York Post | Jan 30, 2008
Isiah Thomas has finally admitted that the Knicks are no longer being built around Eddy Curry and Zach Randolp, and that he will inquire with New Jersey as to what it will take to land superstar point guard Jason Kidd, the New York Post is reporting.
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New York Daily News | Jan 30, 2008
While Dallas appear to be the favorites to land Jason Kidd, the Mavericks have been unwilling to give up the player New Jersey wants in return, the New York Daily News is reporting.
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ESPN | Jan 30, 2008
Jason Kidd, playing in front of his home crowd for the first time since his trade request became public, was greeted to the usual loud cheers when he was introduced before the Nets' game against Charlotte on Tuesday night, ESPN is reporting.
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Yahoo.com | Jan 29, 2008
Yahoo! Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski has reported that New Jersey Nets' point guard Jason Kidd is privately telling his friends that he wants to be traded to the Dallas Mavericks.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 29, 2008
LeBron James and Jason Kidd developed their friendship over the summer while playing for Team USA.
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ESPN | Jan 29, 2008
Jason Kidd has confirmed that his agent Jeff Schwartz has talked to Nets' management about moving him by the Feb.
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Rocky Mountain News | Jan 28, 2008
Could the Nuggets be trying to acquire Nets' point guard Jason Kidd?
According to the Rocky Mountain News, who cites an article on ESPN, an unnamed source says the Nuggets have expressed interest in Kidd, who said his agent Jeff Schwartz has had continued conversations with the Nets about possibly dealing him by the Feb.
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Jason M. Williams/RealGM | Jan 28, 2008
The New Orleans Hornets, who are 11-1 in 2008, have leap frogged the Boston Celtics to become the highest ranked team in the latest RealGM Power Rankings.
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New York Daily News | Jan 28, 2008
Despite persistent rumors that his agent asked the Nets to trade him, Jason Kidd claims that he has no idea if a request was actually made, according to the New York Daily News.
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New York Post | Jan 28, 2008
Now that there is no 'good' deals on the table for Jason Kidd, will the Nets accept expiring contracts and draft picks?
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 27, 2008
New Jersey's Star-Ledger has reported that Jason's Kidd's agent Jeff Schwartz has asked Nets' President Rod Thorn to trade his client to a contender before February's trade deadline.
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New York Post | Jan 27, 2008
After losing eight straight Rod Thorn and Kiki Vandeweghe have been in touch with every team in the past two weeks, with the Nets looking at all trade scenarios closer than ever.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 25, 2008
Jamaal Maglorie told The Record, "I'm just going to be a good soldier and continue to work."
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New York Daily News | Jan 24, 2008
Jason Kidd defended Lawrence Frank yesterday, saying his message is still getting across and that the players just need to do a better job of performing.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 23, 2008
The Bergen Record is reporting that the Pacers recently approached the Nets about an exchange of Jermaine O'Neal for Vince Carter.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 23, 2008
While the Bulls have aggressively been working the phones with several teams, league sources say they have discussed a multi-player trade with New Jersey.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jan 23, 2008
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Jan 20, 2008
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The Phoenix Suns outscored the New Jersey Nets 35-20 in the first quarter on Sunday night, and cruised to a 116-92 victory at the U.
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New York Post | Jan 20, 2008
Nenad Krstic's surgically repaired left knee is improving and he told the New York Post that he is close to a return and may play next week.
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The Record | Jan 20, 2008
Could the Nets and Pacers do a Jermaine O'Neal for Vince Carter swap?
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New York Post | Jan 18, 2008
ESPN reported the Knicks turned down a chance at Ron Artest, because Isiah Thomas didn't want to give up Nate Robinson and Renaldo Balkman in a package.
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New York Post | Jan 17, 2008
There was some speculation on Wednesday that the Nets offered Vince Carter to the Knicks, who rejected it.
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USA Today | Jan 9, 2008
Michael Jordan's influence and Jason Richardson's 25 points allowed the Bobcats to overcome Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to snap a three-game losing streak.
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Orlando Sentinel | Jan 8, 2008
Nets' point guard Jason Kidd, during his stop in Orlando last week, had an interesting perspective on Magic center Dwight Howard.
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ESPN | Jan 8, 2008
The New Jersey Nets will play most or all of the 2009-10 NBA season in New Jersey instead of Brooklyn, a team spokesman said Thursday.
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RealGM Staff Report | Jan 7, 2008
The New Jersey Nets have requested waivers on guard Billy Thomas, Nets' President Rod Thorn announced today.
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New York Post | Jan 6, 2008
The Nets will likely send Richard Jefferson for an MRI or X-rays.
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AP | Jan 4, 2008
Court officials have delayed the retrial of former Nets' star Jayson Williams on a reckless manslaughter charge, a spokeswoman for the state courts system said Thursday.
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FoxSports | Jan 3, 2008
The New Jersey Nets will play most or all of the 2009-10 NBA season in New Jersey instead of Brooklyn, a team spokesman said Thursday.
