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from the Bergen Record:

The Nets are discussing a complicated three-team scenario with the Mavericks and Blazers in which Kidd would go to Dallas, league sources said. In return, the Nets would get back young players (Jarrett Jack and Travis Outlaw), expiring contracts (Devean George, DeSagana Diop), Jerry Stackhouse, draft picks and cash. More players, including other Nets, would be involved. Bergen Record


http://www.northjersey.com/sports/nets/14896561.html

the link is no good, but interesting trade nonetheless

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.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nba/news;_ylt=A ... &type=lgns

just fixed the link

damn if this goes down magloire on the move again!

The Nets are getting back a lot in return. Jack is a solid PG, and Outlaw is young player on the rise.

i was posting a similar thread! you beat me for it. Mods can lock my thread, I guess.

Only Harris to Portland? Does this work against the cap.?

Why would Portland give up so much for Devin Harris? I know they need a PG, but I think Outlaw is better than him by himself, then you add in Frye and Jarrett Jack?.. this would be a big mistake..

too bad we can't get Diop to fill our rebounding need.

Not sure what Harris is making next year, but those POR guys are making over 9 million next season.

Harris has really been having a strong year. About 15 & 6 with high percentages and great d - on a contending team. Recently ranked the 10th best pg in the league on Yahoo. This makes Portland a better team for the future...

I'm guessing this deal if it goes through is also going to involve some picks maybe going to the Nets or Blazers.

Why isn't BC involved in this? There are some parts there we could use.

Wouldn't do this if I was Portland. No need to gamble on a good thing right now with this young team. They just started developing good chemistry, no need to throw it off.

If it does go through though, pretty even deal all around. Still don't see Portland biting!

I call BS on this, the Mavs wouldn't even want to trade Harris straight up for Kidd. Let alone include Diop, Stackhouse and others.

As for Portland, that's too much to give up for Devin.

This is probably just some Nets writer's dream scenario.

Yes Harris makes enough for this to happen. If anything Portland would only need to take back a small filler in the area of 1 m (if that).

i'm calling writers imagination on this one.

The asking price for Devin Harris is Frye, Outlaw, Jack, a pick and cash? Why the hell would Dallas even bother with Kidd if they can get that package?

Warya wrote:Why would Portland give up so much for Devin Harris? I know they need a PG, but I think Outlaw is better than him by himself, then you add in Frye and Jarrett Jack?.. this would be a big mistake..

My guess is this:

-Frye is utterly expendable. With Oden returning next season,and possibly McRoberts or Joel Freeland entering the 12-man line-up, he is a nice bit of risk-free sweetener.

-Jack has been a disappointment; no point guard skills, and according to one of the Blazers mods, who I was talking to during the last game against them, the basketball IQ of a newt.

-I am surprised about Outlaw, but I've heard similar things; great athlete, has come a long way...but will likely always be a bench player. He too lacks the basketball IQ to be a starter on what could be an excellent Blazers team.


In return, Portland gets a guy that's not a pure point by any stretch, but that's not really a problem; Harris and Roy can easily share point guard duties. What's important is that Harris is a very efficient scorer, and will become one of the best PG defenders in the league. He's also signed 'til the end of time, and with a billionaire owner, being certain of having him in the fold might be a plus, even though his contract is not small.

I agree, though...it does seem like quite a bit to pay, but the Blazers would now have Harris/Roy/Aldridge/Oden; four positions solidified for the next decade. That's scary, and definitely worth an overpayment.

WaltFrazier wrote:Why isn't BC involved in this? There are some parts there we could use.

because more than likely, they don't want to deal with a divisional opponent...that's my bet anyway.

dallas shouldn't move anyone, they're playing great ball right now and flying under the radar (kinda). that's how you want to enter the playoffs, playing great and having nobody talk about you...i wouldn't shake it up down there...but it is cuban!