The wait continues for Jason Kidd who expected to be part of a deal which would send him to the Dallas Mavericks. He's in limbo right now, wanting out of a unpleasant situation in New Jersey. As chronciled in trade reports a deal involving the Mavericks Devean George and Jerry Stackhouse was in the works in exchange for the Nets veteran star point guard. Unfortunately, the league may not let this happen since earlier this week Stackhouse publicly stated he'd remain with Dallas for the rest of the season, but be given 30 days off as required in the NBA's contract buyout policy. Of course his remarks struck a nerve with the league.
Still a deal can still be put on the table between the two teams, although changes will be in order for new players involved in a trade. Out of everyone I feel bad for Jason Kidd. He must be miserable in New Jersey and is linked from one rumor to the next which amounts to nothing other than hot air. For a veteran who is so consistent, making solid contributions every game and is a league leader in triple doubles he certainly deserves to be on a winning team. For a short while I thought the Cavaliers would make a move to get him yet that quickly frizzled away. I'd rather see Kidd stay in the Eastern conference. He would be a driving force for a top contender come playoff time.
I'm not sure if Stackhouse will stay with the Mavericks, but he may have shot himself in the foot by not keeping quiet about the proposition. Sure he also wants to go to the playoffs, but there is no need to tell that to the media at this point. Surely other teams will be pursuing trades before the deadline and have their eyes of a few potential acquisitions. Everyone could come out ahead in a deal except for the Knicks. They might as well forfeit the rest of the season and say better luck next season. Now if the Celtics could reel in Jason Kidd they'd be practically unstoppable in the East.
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