Kidd's absence triggers trade speculation

 
Jason Kidd was "on strike" last night, several team sources claimed. He essentially called in sick, perhaps seeking to force a trade from the Nets or gain a contract extension. [link]

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SOURCES: 'ON-STRIKE' KIDD DECIDES TO SIT OUT

December 6, 2007 -- Jason Kidd was "on strike," last night several team sources claimed, and he essentially called in sick, perhaps in an effort to force a trade from the Nets or get a contract extension. Coach Lawrence Frank said Kidd phoned him complaining of a migraine yesterday at about 2 p.m. Kidd never showed for last night's 100-93 defeat against the Knicks, also short-handed, in ...
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KNICKS GIVE NETS MIGRAINE

December 6, 2007 -- Jason Kidd was "on strike" last night, several team sources claimed. He essentially called in sick, perhaps seeking to force a trade from the Nets or gain a contract extension. VACCARO: If Protest True, Jason's Actions Inexcusable ...
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In the 'Zzone: Kidd Speaks, Denies Protest

Amazin' Stories From the clubhouse to the diamond, Steve Popper has everything you want to know about the Mets. Fantasy Island Joe Duffy covers the latest in the world of fantasy sports. Fire & Ice Tom Gulitti has the Devils' hottest news, from notes ...
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KNICKS GIVE NETS MIGRAINE

Jason Kidd was "on strike" last night, several team sources claimed. He essentially called in sick, perhaps seeking to force a trade from the Nets or gain a contract extension. Coach Lawrence Frank said Kidd phoned him complaining of a migraine...
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Kidd wants to play with James in Cleveland - NBA - Yahoo! Sports

By Adrian Wojnarowski , Yahoo! Sports December 5, 2007 There was no migraine headache holding Jason Kidd out of the New Jersey Nets ' loss to the New York Knicks Wednesday night, but a superstar sending a message to a floundering franchise that he's ...
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Stephon Marbury's crushed spirits were lifted just a bit last night, watching with his family as the inspired Knicks dismantled the Jason Kidd-less Nets 100-93 at The Meadowlands. During the fourth quarter, Marbury e-mailed a message to the fans...
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