Kidd to Dallas (Finally)
Last week, a trade that was to bring Jason Kidd from New Jersey to Dallas fell apart, due to the loose lips of Jerry Stackhouse. The talkative forward was supposed to be included in the deal, but was to be returned in 30 days after being waived by the Nets. The NBA considers this type of deal illegal, and the trade was all but dead. Now according to Sports Illustrated, a new deal is back in the works.
The new deal has Kidd and Malik Allen going to Dallas for Keith Van Horn (who is all but retired), Devin Harris, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, Trenton Hassell, two first round picks, and cash. This deal is a classic case of mortgaging the future for the present. Kidd is almost 35, and surely doesn’t have more than a couple years left.
While Kidd is certainly on the backside of his career, he is still averaging over 10 assists per game, which will serve Dallas well with all the firepower they have on offense. The veteran PG also brings a wealth of savvy and experience to the position that has been lacking in recent years. Is the move enough to get the Mavs over the hump? They are still weak inside, and losing Diop will hurt the interior depth. Erik Dampier is hot and cold, and can’t be counted on every night. The other teams in the west have bolstered their interior, as the Suns added Shaq, and the Lakers by trading for Pau Gasol.
The move is certainly an upgrade at the position, but still leaves the Mavs weak where their rivals are strong. It doesn’t look like the move that will bring a championship to Dallas.
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