Kidd going to Dallas imminent

by racsan on Feb 17, 2008 5:13 PM PST

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=3250819

It's back on!

Stackhouse and George are out of the trade and have been replaced by Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell. So all Dallas loses is Harris, some cash, and any financial flexibility. They keep some depth with Stackhouse.

I'm glad to see Harris leave the Western Conference, as he was one of the peskiest (not to mention annoying) point guards in the west. He was the only Maverick that could consistently get into the paint. The Mavericks now become one of the slowest teams. They are going to miss him.

On the other side, this adds a lot more drama to Warrior-Mavs games as Oakland native Jason Kidd faces his local team. The drama in the West continues.

Poll

How much does this trade help the Mavs?

Championship caliber now

24 votes

Doesn't help - Lucky to get to Western Finals

44 votes

They've regressed - won't get past first couple of rounds if they make the playoffs.

18 votes

86 votes | Poll has closed

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we go again.... geebus.

by saintdee on Feb 17, 2008 5:18 PM PST reply actions

I just hope Mullin is not naive

to the fact that we really can't stay with what we have right now. I mean, most of our "depth" players aren't even developed

by warriorgirl on Feb 17, 2008 6:35 PM PST reply actions

But really though...

What type of deal can the Warriors realistically make to turn themselves into a bonafide front runner that is in the league of Dallas, Phoenix, the Lakers and San Antonio?

I don't think there is one.

And no, I don't think Ron Artest is the kind of guy who will put the Warriors over the hump.

by Turkleton on Feb 18, 2008 5:04 PM PST up reply actions

asdf

See here's where I'm confused.

The same fans that admit we're not even close to being championship contenders are many often times the same fans that are willing to let Biedrins and Monta get paid whatever they desire this offseason just to keep them here, regardless of how it completely handicaps the front office from bringing in more talent.

I ask these fans this: If we believe that we're that far away from being contenders with the talent that we have right now, then why should we be willing to spend all of our salary cap room just to stay put and keep our roster the same? Are we under some crazy disillusionment that Monta Ellis and Andris Biedrins are somehow magically going to turn into Dwyane Wade and Kevin Garnett for us?

I'm not saying we should just let Ellis and Biedrins walk. But I'm not a big fan of turning down opportunities to bring in more talent just because we have all of our eggs in the "Ellis and Biedrins" basket.

by jlagace on Feb 19, 2008 8:54 AM PST up reply actions

I really don't know

How much this will affect the Mavs. Harris was a much bigger offensive threat to the basket than Kidd will be. He's a great disher, but it's not like defenders will leave Dirk open under the basket. They've got some pretty good 3-point shooters, so I'm sure we'll see plenty of drive-and-kicks, but I have a hard time seeing this trade vault them into the NBA finals over the Lakers, Suns even the Spurs.

then we will fight in the shade.

by Swamp Thing on Feb 17, 2008 7:54 PM PST reply actions

ya

dirk is way too inconsistent for a jump shooter and kidd can't score anymore.

by saintdee on Feb 17, 2008 8:45 PM PST reply actions

dirk

inconsistent jumpershooter? haha

I'd take that kind of inconsistency any day of the week on my team

by jlagace on Feb 17, 2008 9:13 PM PST up reply actions

lol

29% 3 point shooter? i wouldnt take it.

by saintdee on Feb 17, 2008 9:30 PM PST up reply actions

uh huh

way to live your life one small sample size at a time. Nevermind that he's only a career 37% 3point shooter and participated in this year's 3point shootout contest.

You probably also think that Monta is going to be shooting 53% for the rest of his career too, right?

by jlagace on Feb 17, 2008 9:50 PM PST up reply actions

The Nets

Could pick up Keith VanHorn?

Might as well hand them the trophy now.

Is that dude even still alive?

by shadowboy on Feb 18, 2008 6:14 AM PST reply actions

Keith Van Horn

He never filed for retirement with the league I guess, so Dallas held the rights to him all this time.

He's probably going to suffer a "mysterious injury" after the trade and end up not playing, so it'll be as if he weren't even part of the player exchange, just included to make the finances work out. Not a bad deal for Mr. Van Horn, he's gonna collect a couple million dollars for just having his name involved in the trade and doing absolutely nothing. Probably won't even have to move anywhere.

by jlagace on Feb 18, 2008 7:04 AM PST up reply actions