J-Kidd Back To Mavs - But The Devil's In One Detail
DallasBasketball.com —
[image] Jason Kidd is staying with the Mavs. We knew that. Jason Kidd is getting $8-to-$9 mil a year from the Mavs. We knew that. Jason Kidd is getting a three-year deal from the Mavs. We knew that. Sources tell ESPN.com’s Marc Stein that the third year of the verbally-agreed-to pact will be full guaranteed? We didn’t know that. We’ll have much more on this in the A.M. (I just co-hosted a four-hour radio show on 103.3 ESPN, and I need a nap!) but some quickie points: *It’s a matter of some debate how this impacts Dallas’ cap flexibility in the future. I would argue that ...
Jason Kidd Reportedly Staying With Mavericks
The Baseline —
It appears Jason Kidd isn't leaving Dallas. ESPN.com reports the veteran point guard has told the Mavericks he would accept their three-year, $25 million guaranteed offer. The Web site cited unnamed NBA sources. ...
Jason Kidd Commits to Dallas
Pounding The Rock —
Jason Kidd Commits to Dallas
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Uwe Blog —
... Point guard Jason Kidd has orally committed to returning to the Mavericks to a 3-year, $25 million deal. Apparently, his other serious suitor, the New York Knicks, offered three years, $19 million. ...
J. Kidd is Coming Back!
Angry Trey's Blog —
Jason Kidd will be returning to the Mavs. I will have more on this later. For more info, check out the links below Marc Stein ESPN.com DallasBasketball.com DallasNews.com ...
Kidd will return to Dallas
The Scores Report - The National Sports Blog —
Jason Kidd has reportedly given a verbal commitment to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks.
Sources told ESPN.com that Kidd, 36, will receive a 3-year, fully-guaranteed contract worth in excess of $25 million.
Kidd elected to stay in Dallas in the face of a hard push from the New York Knicks, who last week offered Kidd the most they could ($19 million over three years).
Some say that Kidd flirted with the Knicks only to strengthen his bargaining position with the Mavericks, but I think Dallas knew ...
Ric Bucher’s Twitter Page Knows All
That NBA Lottery Pick —
... appears to be heading to the Boston Celtics where he has agreed to a two year deal under the NBA’s mid-level exception and Jason Kidd appears to by staying in Dallas to the tune of a three year contract worth up to 25 million dollars. ...
Full Court Press
Blazersedge —
... Kevin and Buck (among others) and barely got beat for first prize at the fair by a heartier fruit named Michael. We didn't win, but when it comes down to it, the ride was amazing and Blazermania was in full effect. I have this feeling in my gut that we're at the same place right now.
What's Next?
First, here's Dave's plan.
There's been a few interesting NBA signings...
Jason Kidd back to Dallas
Rasheed Wallace to the Celtics ...
More Musings on the Salary Cap in Light of the Marion Trade
Clips Nation —
... to a $25M/3Y deal. So bringing in the 31 year old Marion for $39M/5Y is just re-iterating what we already knew - Dallas is desperately trying to keep their window of opportunity open NOW (the one that seemed to slam shut when the ...
NBA Round-Up
The Biz of Basketball :: Part of the Business of Sports Network —
... In addition to the Marion acquisition, the Mavs have received a verbal agreement from Jason Kidd that he will accept a guaranteed three-year contract worth more than $25 million, ESPN.com reports. ...
Catching up
Uwe Blog —
... And Jason Kidd is back. Again, how did a team that once drafted Jason Kidd, had a pre-MVP Steve Nash and Devin Harris screw up the point guard situation so badly? ...
2009-10 Western Conference Preview
Basketball Fiend —
... [image] Southwest Division Dallas Mavericks 2008-09 record: 50-32 Key additions: Shawn Marion, Drew Gooden, Tim Thomas, Kris Humphries, Rodrigue Beaubois Key losses: Jerry Stackhouse, Antoine Wright, Devean George The Mavericks made a lot of noise this offseason, bringing in veterans Shawn Marion, Drew Gooden and Tim Thomas, and outbidding New York for star point guard Jason Kidd. Dallas also made a play for the “Polish Hammer,” Marcin Gortat, but they lost out on the hardworking center when Orlando ...
