Jason Kidd is coming to town for the Dallas Mavericks
The Nets and Mavericks moved some parts around and got the big trade done. The Mavericks have acquired Jason Kidd, Malik Allen and Antoine Wright from the Nets for Devin Harris, Maurice Ager, DeSagana Diop, Trenton Hassell, Keith Van Horn, a first round pick in each 2008 and 2010. The Mavericks also sent $3 million bucks to the Nets. The trade was held up due to Devean George using his no-trade clause and Jerry Stackhouse running his mouth about taking 30 days off before re-signing with the Mavericks. The Mavericks also waived rookie Nick Fazekas to make room on the roster for Keith Van Horn before he was traded to Dallas. Fazekas played in 4 games (0 starts) for the Mavericks this season and he averaged 2.3 minutes, 1.0 points and 0.8 rebounds per game. This was a good move for the Mavericks as Jason Kidd should make everyone on the roster better. Antoine Wright and Malik Allen should help off the bench for the Mavericks.
This trade helps the Mavs a lot. They traded away lots of potential in Devin Harris. But this definately made them better. A better chance at winning the title. And as Kenny Smith stated, “a lot of GMs get fired because of potential.”