Feb

19

Cavaliers Reportedly Talking To Sixers On Miller

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The “Akron Beacon-Journal” Tuesday reported that the Cleveland Cavaliers are talking with Philadelphia 76ers about the possible acquisition of Sixers point guard Andre Miller. The paper reports that the Cavaliers, have sparked interest in Philadelphia, because of veteran shooting guard Ira Newble. Newble is in the last year of a pact that he signed as a free agent with former Cleveland General Manager Jim Paxson. Paxson signed Newble, as well as point guard Kevin Ollie to long term pacts, Ollie was gone after one year, ironically traded to the Sixers for guard Eric Snow. Now that Newble’s deal is ending it makes him a very valuable commodity to NBA teams, because they will be able to utilize his salary slot next season.

Miller was drafted by Cleveland, and played his first few seasons, there before being traded to the Los Angeles Clippers for Darius Miles. Miller in this observers opinion, is a more valuable piece for Cleveland than Mike Bibby would have been. Bibby was just traded from the Sacramento Kings to the Atlanta Hawks and was rumored for months to be headed to Cleveland. Miller, is healthier, and is a natural point guard, someone who thinks pass first , and shoot second. The acquisition of Miller, would put Cleveland along side Detroit, and Boston as elite teams in the NBA Eastern Conference.

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Feb

19

It’s Official Jason Kidd Moves To Mavericks

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The Dallas Mavericks announced Tuesday afternoon, what they had hoped to announce last week, Jason Kidd is back as the point guard for the Dallas Mavericks. The trade between Dallas and the New Jersey Nets who sent the veteran back to his original team in the NBA took more twists and turns than an old country road. Dallas owner Mark Cuban?had said last week the deal was dead. It took some personnel changes, but the deal finally came to fruition on Tuesday.

The completed deal will look like this, J-Kidd, Malik Allen ,and Antoine Wright are heading to Dallas to play for the Mavericks. The Nets will receive, Harris, center DeSagana Diop, and guard Maurice Ager, plus the draft picks in 2008, and 2010. Now instead of Devean George, and Jerry Stackhouse, who were in the original agreement, New Jersey will receive Trenton Hassell, and Keith Van Horn. Van Horn who has not been anywhere near a NBA team all year will receive a sign and trade contract from Dallas, and they will then send him to New Jersey. George invoked a no-trade clause causing the first deal to fall apart. The Association told the Mavericks, that if they send Stackhouse to New Jersey, they would not allow him to re-sign with Dallas in 30 days. Stackhouse had said that he would return to the Mavericks in 30 days, anticipating the Nets would cut him after the trade was completed.

The trade gives the Mavericks a proven veteran leader to quarterback their team. There was all sorts of talk that Dallas folded under the expectations that were foisted upon them last year. Kidd will not allow that to happen, although it does come with a price the team has mortgaged their future for the present. If the Mavericks can get the brass ring this year or next then Dallas fans can say it was worth it. If they don’t, the next decade in Dallas could be very long, and very hard.

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Feb

19

Reports Say Harris On Flight To New Jersey

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The “Fort Worth Star-Telegram” Tuesday reported that Dallas Mavericks point guard Devin Harris took a 7:05 a.m flight to New Jersey. Although it has not been officially announced by either team, this would seem to be a significant development in the trade that will reunite Jason Kidd with his first NBA team the Mavericks. Harris told the paper “I have a new future to look forward to I’m looking forward to having a little bit more control, a little bit more freedom over there. I love my teammates here, so it’s mixed emotions, but I’m excited about the new challenge.”

If the deal does go down, J-Kidd, Malik Allen ,and Antoine Wright would head to the Lone Star State. The Nets would receive, Harris, center DeSagana Diop, and guard Maurice Ager, plus the draft picks in 2008, and 2010. Now instead of Devean George, and Jerry Stackhouse, who were in the original agreement, New Jersey will receive Trenton Hassell, and Keith Van Horn. Van Horn who has not been anywhere near a NBA team all year will receive a sign and trade contract from Dallas, and they will then send him to New Jersey. George invoked a no-trade clause causing the first deal to fall apart. The Association told the Mavericks, that if they send Stackhouse to New Jersey, they would not allow him to re-sign with Dallas in 30 days. Stackhouse had said that he would return to the Mavericks in 30 days, anticipating the Nets would cut him after the trade was completed.

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Feb

19

Wade Says No Time To Wait, No Time To Waste

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The “Palm Beach Post” reported Tuesday, that Miami Heat guard Dwyane Wade, does not want to wait around for the Heat to rebuild through the NBA Draft. Wade says the time for the team to act is this Summer, and that his team has to start the process by bringing in some big name free agents. Wade is the nucleus that the team has been built around, but his teammates from the championship season that the club experienced two seasons ago are almost completely gone. Forward Shawn Marion who just came to the club according to the report wants to remain with the Heat, but it is not certain they will retain him. Wade is quoted in the report as saying that it takes two to three seasons to improve through the draft, and he is unwilling to wait that long. Miami coach Pat Riley according to the report echoed his sentiments. D-Wade has an option in his contract that would allow him to leave following the 2009-2010 campaign.

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Feb

19

Slam Dunk Central Presents: ESPN Reports Kidd Deal Close To Completion

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Feb

19

Not Time For Tony Tuesday, Parker Will Miss Spurs VS Bobcats

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The San Antonio Express-News that San Antonio Spurs point guard Tony Parker practiced with the team on Monday, but will be on the sidelines once again, as the Spurs open up after the break hosting the Charlotte Bobcats. Parker has been suffering what is being termed as “chronic inflammation in his left ankle.” He went back to San Antonio on January 29, while the team was on a road trip and has not been on the court since then. The team is hoping Parker will be ready for Thursday’s contest wen the Spurs head to Minnesota, to take on the T-Wolves.

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Feb

19

Slam Dunk Central Presents: ESPN Daily Dime Tuesday Febrauary 19

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