The NBA Does Not Like Stackhouse's Comments
MavsCentral.com —
Apparently the NBA did not like Jerry Stackhouse's comments the other day about him being bought out and returning to Dallas. Devean George's refusal to consent to being traded to the New Jersey Nets is not the only hindrance to the Jason Kidd-to-Dallas deal, according to several league sources. Although there has been no public comment from the NBA on the matter, sources say that league officials are not pleased with Jerry Stackhouse's brazen announcement that he would soon return for a Mavericks playoff run if traded to New Jersey. By flouting the rule so publicly, ...
Somebody In Dallas Still Loves Devean George
Can't Stop The Bleeding —
... Though Jerry Stackhouse considers his proposed move to the Meadowlands a 30 day vacation (particularly if he never puts on a Nets jersey), Dallas’ Devean George’s no trade clause has been cited as the reason Jason Kidd isn’t having a photo op with His Dirkness right this moment. And while ...
Jerry Stackhouse’s big mouth is not helping, either
Randball —
... It looked as though Devean George was going to be the one who made the Dallas/Nets trade fall apart. But it appears the league also didn’t take to kindly to Jerry Stackhouse’s assertion that he would be back in Dallas after the Nets released him. Seems David Stern doesn’t like it when a team tries to work around rules. Hmmm, Joe Smith? In any event, here are the words from the ESPN.com story: ...
Who Can Kidd At A Time Like This?
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... machine Jason Kidd was Dallas-bound, true “insiders” — so inside they were part of the deal — knew otherwise. What initially lined up as a deal stacked heavily in favor of New Jersey — The Mavericks offered Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, $3 million and two first-round picks — ended up on the chopping block not due to its imbalance, but instead, thanks to a rejection by Mr. George, and an outspoken exploitation of a lesser-known NBA trade loophole by Mr. Stackhouse. If Stack went to the Nets, it would be by name only, as they were ...
Links Friday
The Bleacher Creatures —
... The Jason Kidd trade debacle has really sparked some interest around these parts. Apparently Devean George really likes living in Dallas, or maybe he just doesn't want to play with Vince Carter, both seem like viable options. In either case Chris Broussard has a solid piece on the whole thing. Also scroll down and check out Mike Breen's (my favorite play-by-play announcer in the league) take on the situation. ...
Why the Kidd deal doesn’t make sense for the Mavs
Dallas Mavericks —
... , still isn’t…yet. As recent as Friday afternoon, the Mavericks and Nets hadn’t gotten any closer to completing the multi-player deal. In fact, you could argue that this deal is as far away from being completed as ever. Here’s the latest, according to a report from ESPN.com: ...
Kiddgate 2008: More On Stackhouse
MavsCentral.com —
Chris Broussard updated his story that I posted below , and he is now hearing that Jerry Stackhouse can be part of the trade, BUT he can't be bought out and end up back in Dallas. First, Devean George refused to consent to the trade to New Jersey. Now, according to a league source, the league will not allow the Mavericks to bring back Jerry Stackhouse if he is traded and subsequently waived by the New Jersey Nets. According to one league source, the NBA has already made one of the teams aware of its position. "The league has taken Stackhouse out of the deal," ...
Friday BLINKs From the Couch
Fan Voice: Recent Topics in The Court Reporters: The NBA.com Blog —
... Jerry Stackhouse 's comments, and Chris Broussard reports that Stack can't go back to Dallas if he's bought out. This gave Basketbawful a new ...
Complexities of the Jason Kidd Trade
The Play In California —
... . To simplify things, he can say no to it, which he did. However, ESPN sources did say that he was willing to agree to the deal if he gets more playing time than he did for the Nets than he did starting for the Mavs. Psssh, yeah right, "playing time." Just admit that you want to play for a championship caliber team. ...
The Jason Kidd/Dallas Mavericks Timeline
Mavs Moneyball —
... Marc Stein says despite Devean George's unwillingness to be traded to New Jersey the trade is very much alive. He says that eith George will change his mind, or that Dallas will consider using Keith Van Horn in a sign-and-trade. ...
Just Give Kidd His Dallas Jersey Already!
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After a few mishaps, shake-ups and slips of tongue , the Jason Kidd deal is finally complete . Now, in a matter of days, Kidd will suit up with the same team that drafted him 2nd overall in 1994 NBA Draft, the Dallas Mavericks. With the trade speculation behind us, now we can carry on getting excited for the second-half of the NBA season! The original deal had the Mavs giving up Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, $3 million and two first-round picks for the Nets’ Kidd and Malik Allen. The finalized deal swaps out the Mavs’ Stack ...
NBA Contenders Do the Veteran Shuffle; Will Any of Them Actually Make an Impact?
Empty the Bench —
... who after being traded to the Seattle SuperSonics as part of the Kurt Thomas deal, then waived, indicated that he would resign with his former team after the mandatory 30-day waiting period had expired. Jason Kidd and Sam Cassell Doing the Mambo Photo Credit: Icon SMI Barry had apparently considered joining up with a host of other teams after being granted his walking papers by Seattle, but I have a feeling he fully intended to rejoin San Antonio and was simply smart enough not to pull a Jerry Stackhouse . Barry isn’t the only grizzled veteran who’s been on the move lately. ...
