Jason Kidd - any interest?

Spicy P · Post #21 » by **Spicy P** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:08 pm

No thanks, we got two solid young point guards and Kidd and his $20 million salary is not what we want.

Post #22 » by **CPT** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:17 pm

rocket2981 wrote:Do you think that a package of Gibson, Gooden and 2 first round picks would be enough for Kidd?

Could be. Contracts don't work (not even close really), but that could be fixed by throwing in Hughes or Snow + Marshall.

I don't see why Cleveland would really want Kidd though. Yes, they need a PG, and yes, he'd make them better, but LeBron is more than capable of handling the ball and creating for himself and his teammates. They would be better off going after Bibby IMO. He can score, create, and spread the floor. And he'd cost less, both in terms of dollars, and assets used to aquire him. And at this point in their careers, I'm not sure he's all that much worse than Kidd defensively.

Dallas should be the ones making a move for Kidd. The Lakers could use him too, but they are in a similar situation with Kobe as the Cavs are with LeBron. They won't be trading Bynum, and I'm not convinced that trading Odom + others in a deal for Kidd would make them a whole lot better.

Maybe the Lakers or Cavs could pick up Jason Terry as part of a deal that sends Kidd to Dallas.

chsh22 · Post #23 » by **chsh22** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:31 pm

Dallas absolutely makes the most sense. Would be interesting to see a Dallas vs Phoenix matchup come playoff time if Kidd was manning the helm for the Mavs.

People are underestimating Jason Kidd. He may be getting on in years, but he is still very much an All-Star. He's up there in assists, and leads the league in triple-doubles.

dagger · Post #24 » by **dagger** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:50 pm

draft wrote:If the raps offered Calderon, the Nets would consider it.

They'd do that faster than you can say Vince Carter. But we'd have to send out another $14 million in contracts for Kidd, and given his age, attitude, future salary and decrepit body, I simply wouldn't do it.

gerrit4 · Post #25 » by **gerrit4** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:51 pm

Not that I think it would work but if Kidd came over here(he won't) I'd say he'd play alongside Calderon. Defensively it works (Kidd covers SGs all the time, he's one of the biggests points in the league) and could work with two amazing passers/handlers on offence. Way too risky and doesn't really make sense, but they'd have a better chance at seeing the floor at the same time than TJ & Jose.

Buyaka · Post #26 » by **Buyaka** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 3:57 pm

Why would we be interested in every player that becomes available?! PG is our strongest position. We need a short term backup PG not a hall fame starter with a massive contract. Besides, why gut our assets to pad a position we are strong in. Might I suggest a bit more thought before starting a thread. Sorry, but it had to be said.

rocket2981 · Post #27 » by **rocket2981** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:14 pm

CPT wrote:-= original quote snipped =-

Could be. Contracts don't work (not even close really), but that could be fixed by throwing in Hughes or Snow + Marshall.

I don't see why Cleveland would really want Kidd though. Yes, they need a PG, and yes, he'd make them better, but LeBron is more than capable of handling the ball and creating for himself and his teammates. They would be better off going after Bibby IMO. He can score, create, and spread the floor. And he'd cost less, both in terms of dollars, and assets used to aquire him. And at this point in their careers, I'm not sure he's all that much worse than Kidd defensively.

Dallas should be the ones making a move for Kidd. The Lakers could use him too, but they are in a similar situation with Kobe as the Cavs are with LeBron. They won't be trading Bynum, and I'm not convinced that trading Odom + others in a deal for Kidd would make them a whole lot better.

Maybe the Lakers or Cavs could pick up Jason Terry as part of a deal that sends Kidd to Dallas.

A deal of Snow,Marshall,Gooden and Gibson works. I don't think NJ would take Hughes' horrible contract though.

As for the Lakers I agree with you that they are definitely not trading Bynum nor Odom so they are out of the picture unless a 3rd team is involved. Mavs simply don't have the contracts to make it work because they will not give away both Harris AND Terry and the Nets will not take Dampier with his albatross.

The more I see it, the more it's obvious to me that it has to be a multiple-team trade unless the Cavs are involved.

HighOctane · Post #28 » by **HighOctane** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:19 pm

He would be the best rebounder on our team.

Post #29 » by **Shaazzam** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 4:53 pm

Watch Kidd go to cleveland for hughes and vince gets shipped to make way for him.

James699 · Post #30 » by **James699** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:05 pm

why we have Jose Calderon. He reminds me of a young Kidd. However, if New Orleans trades or can't resign Chris Paul, I would take him and trade Calderon.

ruckus · Post #31 » by **ruckus** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 5:30 pm

They should send Kidd to Houston. That should vault the Rockets close to the top. Plus, if they can send Rafer the other way, it would be like karma slapping Vince once again.

Indiana Jones · Post #32 » by **Indiana Jones** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:20 pm

Not really. I'll take my chances on TJ getting healthy

Post #33 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 9:21 pm

ruckus wrote:They should send Kidd to Houston. That should vault the Rockets close to the top. Plus, if they can send Rafer the other way, it would be like karma slapping Vince once again.

Now that would be funny, Carter and Rafer wasting away in New Jersey.

power works · Post #34 » by **power works** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:40 pm

Only if BC has a nervous breakdown. :banghead:

That's just what the Raps need, trade one of their 20-something PGs for a 35-yr old PG making a CAP KILLING 21 mil. Ouch. :crazy:

I bet at this point or their careers, there are more teams in da league that would want Jose over JK. :nod:

The_Hater · Post #35 » by **The_Hater** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 10:52 pm

I can't think of a single team in the league that is a worse fit and has less need for a 35 year old PG making $20 million a season than the Raptors.

Anyone?

Post #36 » by **LittleOzzy** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:33 pm

Dallas Mavericks guard Devin Harris will miss at least 2-3 weeks with a bone bruise on his left ankle.

Harris was injured when he landed awkwardly on a hard drive to the basket early in the fourth quarter of a 90-85 victory against Denver on Sunday. He didn't travel for Dallas' game Monday at Memphis.

An MRI performed Monday showed no additional damage to the ankle.

In his first year as the full-time starter at point guard, Harris is averaging career highs of 14.4 points and 5.3 assists per game. He's shooting 48 percent from the field, including a career-best 36 percent from 3-point range.

Mavs might want to make a deal quickly now before they lose too much ground.

Post #37 » by **Morris_Shatford** » Mon Jan 28, 2008 11:34 pm

Even with TJ hurt, I think addressing the PG situation with such a massive contract when we have Jose playing so well is not the right call.