NEW YORK -- Though no trade conversation actually took place between the Nets and Mavericks in early August, which is contrary to widespread reports, Mark Cuban was seriously considering the acquisition of 31 1/2-year old Jason Kidd for the appropriate (bad) contracts once his knee rehab was confirmed a success.
That's no longer the case!
The addition of Erick Dampier (and Jason Terry) gives Don Nelson his first legit center to coach since Bob Lanier. Meaning the Mavericks' owner and Nellie are in full faint; they absolutely love their team. It's reconstruction, vows Cuban, has been completed.