The Trade
- The Dallas Mavericks receive Jason Kidd and Malik Allen
- The New Jersey Nets receive Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Devean George, Maurice Ager, $3 million and two future No. 1 draft picks.
It looks like Jason Kidd is finally going back to where he started, to the Dallas Mavericks, in what looks like one lopsided deal. As a Mavs fan you know Kidd is a major upgraded and with many teams upgrading in the NBA Western Conference, this is vital trade for another shot at the title. However, it is tough to see so many players get traded along with 2 first rounders.
Dallas fans can give up Ager and George but losing Harris and Diop along with 2 future first rounders is what really is questionable. After all Kidd is 35 now and how much longer is he going to play. Don’t get me wrong, I still think he is the best pure point guard in the league capable of a triple double during any game. It just looks like Cuban wants the win NOW and is not looking to the future. The only good news is the Nets plan to buyout Stackhouse’s remaining contract which will allow him to become a free agent and resign with the Mavericks.
The Nets definitely are winners in this trade. The clear out cap room and you know they are in th rebuilding phase now which is perfect. A young talented point guard in Harris and a talented foward in Diop, allows the teams some depth and the 2 future first rounders allows for growth. If the Nets could get a healthy Jermaine O’Neal, they would be set and could build around some great talent.
As for the Mavericks, still love them and love the fact that Kidd is there and I will be one of the first to order a Mavs Kidd jersey. They are now back as championship contenders and it should be fun watching how Kidd incorporates into the Dallas offense. The Mavericks now have a pure point guard to run the show and Kidd still has a fire to play the game. I hope the gamble works Cuban. Go Mavs!