Portland Almost Had Kidd

[sribb43]

http://realgm.com/src_wiretap_archives/51108/20080226/portland_almost_had_kidd/


Star-Ledger -
The Trailblazers very nearly acquired Jason Kidd, according to the Star-Ledger.

Rod Thorn would only identify the team as "a midlevel team out west," but several league officials confirmed it as Portland.

The Blazers were to send Jarrett Jack and Raef LaFrentz to the Nets along with other cap-fillers for Kidd, but Kidd sabotaged the deal by publicly requesting a deal on Jan. 28.

When Kidd said he no longer wanted to play in New Jersey, Portland's management concluded that he wouldn't want to play for their club either since they aren't yet a title contender. [READ]

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Were the nets actually about to take a deal with Jack, Lafrentz, and fillers? Why the fuck did we have to give up as much as we did then?

[ludda]

Kidd would migraine his way out of going to Portland.

[ludda]

Also I remember reading that OUtlaw was part of the deal and picks.

[sribb43]

Were the nets actually about to take a deal with Jack, Lafrentz, and fillers? Why the fuck did we have to give up as much as we did then?

bc Lafrentz has a massive expiring contract, something the mavs dont have

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bc Lafrentz has a massive expiring contract, something the mavs dont have
I thought KVH's contract was pretty big as well?

[sribb43]

I thought KVH's contract was pretty big as well?

its complicated but KVH cost cuban more money than using any player on the current roster...thats why he wasnt included in the first trade

[Bob Lanier]

Jack > Kidd.

[dirk4mvp]

Jack > Kidd.

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[dirk4mvp]

Jack > Kidd.

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[dirk4mvp]

Jack > Kidd.


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[hater]

Were the nets actually about to take a deal with Jack, Lafrentz, and fillers? Why the fuck did we have to give up as much as we did then?

:lmao