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February 14, 2008
Jason Kidd's Trade to Mavs Hits a Snag
Associated Press, via MetroNY
By Jaime Aron
Talks to trade Jason Kidd to the Mavericks (reported as a done deal), hit a snag last night when Devean George had second thoughts about joining the NJ Nets.
Jason Kidd appeared headed to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday -- until Devean George's contract got in the way.
George was supposed to be among the players headed from Dallas to New Jersey, but he blocked it because of a virtual no-trade clause as part of a contract status called "early Bird rights."
After Dallas beat Portland on Wednesday night, Mavs coach Avery Johnson said there was "zero" chance the deal would get done, but added that was "as of now."
George then said there's still a chance things can be worked out. He was waiting to meet with his agent, Mark Bartelstein, to discuss their options.
Posted by lumi at February 14, 2008 4:32 AM