Mavs and Hawks

[-BHZMAFIA-]

This was a possible trade that was going on saying that the Mavs and Hawks will make a trade that will be Antoine Walker for Jason Terry and Alan Henderson. I really don't like this trade for the Hawks because IMO Terry is underrated. Walker is crappy.

August 3, 2004 -- So what would the Nets want back from Dallas for Jason Kidd?
Believe one thing: It won't include a collection of five players whose most redeeming quality is helping to match up salaries, one source said.

The Nets and Mavs have held discussions regarding Kidd, and the most popular scenario had been Antoine Walker and Josh Howard.

But that possibility now appears doomed as Walker, a league sources said, is heading to Atlanta for guard Jason Terry and forward Alan Henderson.

The Nets and Mavs have not talked for nearly a week. But if Kidd should demand a trade, the two teams might renew discussions.

But what the Nets could - or would - take back from Dallas is unclear, especially in light of the Walker news.

Kidd does not have a no-trade clause and cannot block any trade, and the Nets have inquired about interest around the league. If the All-Star is vehement in his desire to leave, the Nets likely would try to accommodate the demand.



"The next move is probably Jason's," the source said. "But if there ever is a trade, it won't be for that one group of players."

That group is Jerry Stackhouse, Christian Laettner, Tariq Abdul-Wahad, Calvin Booth and Tony Delk. The Mavs, sources maintain, wouldn't touch Kidd's contract without dumping some of those undesirable pacts on the Nets. Kidd, with $90 million left on his deal over five years, is due to be paid $14,796,000 this season. Michael Finley apparently is untouchable.

So the Mavs, who lost Steve Nash to free agency, might be one of several teams who'll consider Kidd if he decides that recent moves by the prospective ownership group have made The Swamp a wasteland.

Kidd met with prospective owner Bruce Ratner and Rod Thorn last week and angrily gave his position, which was that he didn't want to be part of a rebuilding plan. But he did not demand a trade.

Kidd, 31, agreed to cool off for a week and adopt a wait-and-see approach on how the Nets could salvage themselves after giving away Kenyon Martin and Kerry Kittles to cut payroll.

[Amphatoast]

i guess it seems like Kidd won't go to Dallas...the reason they lost Nash is cuz they don't wanna pay him 65mill over 5 years since its too high, but Kidd is 90mill over 5 years so it won't make much sense unless Cuban feels that Kidd is better than Nash and will fit better than Nash.

[tcrock]

No No No what is dallas doing

It seems they are trying to be what they used to be
Laetener (m.spelled)
Booth
Attempting
Van exel
Kidd

Ay yi I!

[Jackal]

http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/columns/story?id=1851245

[mp3]

This is a good trade for the mavs, not for the hawks tho, JT is very underated imo and will shine with the run and gun mavs.
The person i most feel sorry for is Al Harrington, desperate for his own space to show the league his talent now not only does he have trigger happy WAlker with his foot in the door but shot first pass later Delk could be on his way too, poor Al....

[twolvezfanfoever]

The Hawks need to relocate out of Atlanta or somethin,they dont have no talent.Even when they had Big Dog,Terry,and Shareef,they didnt do nothin. Its an ok trade for Dallas,even though Terry isnt a true point guard.He can shoot.Kinda

[FanOfAll]

This is a good trade for the mavs, not for the hawks tho, JT is very underated imo and will shine with the run and gun mavs.
The person i most feel sorry for is Al Harrington, desperate for his own space to show the league his talent now not only does he have trigger happy WAlker with his foot in the door but shot first pass later Delk could be on his way too, poor Al....

I'm actually very happy for Al. Walker loves the perimeter, Harrington loves the post game. Walker is a playmaker who I think will complement Harrington very well. Better rebounder as well. Add the fact that ballhogging shoot-first Jason Terry is gone, good news for Harrington and the Hawks.

[Andrew]

I don't think it's a bad deal for either team, but I'm also predicting it's a deal that won't make either side significantly better.

[Matt]

I'm predicting that A Walker will play just 1 season for the Hawks

[Amphatoast]

either 1 season or 1 game like Rasheed Wallace
The Hawks will have tons of money next offseason when Walker comes off the books. I guess right now they relying on people to come from the draft and make a impact and show some hope for the poor Hawks.

[Jackal]

http://www.nba.com/mavericks/news/mavs_complete_trade_with_hawks080404.html