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NBA: Mavericks’ Devean George blocks Kidd trade with Nets (he can do that?) | FrontRowSportsReport.com: Sports Blog
As we reported yesterday (Looks like Kidd will be heading back to the Mavericks) , the New Jersey Nets and the Dallas Mavericks are trying to work out a trade that would bring All-Star Guard Jason Kidd to the Mavericks. However, late last night the deal was put on hold due to Mavericks guard Devean George not signing off on the trade.
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