<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE </div><div class='quotemain'> One Deal “Pretty Much Dead” but Others on Horizon January 31, 2008, 5:44 am ESPN’s Marc Stein reports that a proposed 12-player, three-team deal that got so much attention Wednesday is “pretty much dead”, but could be revived. New Jersey, Dallas and Portland all had concerns, he reports, and each fears that unless something happens soon, it could affect team morale. Still, word is that talks are indeed heating up but Rod Thorn is taking a hard line on getting top-flight talent in return. Obstacles in way of deal that sends Kidd back to Dallas - Marc Stein - ESPN Nets wade through trade offers for Kidd - Al Iannazzone - The Record N.J. Nets' phone bill going up - David Waldstein - Star-Ledger Injury could Spur Jason Kidd interest - Mitch Lawrence - New York Daily News Getting Ready For The Dealing Season - John Hollinger - ESPN No Kidd-ing, here's one trade Blazers need to make - John Canzano - Oregonian Kidd trade doesn't add up for Dallas Mavericks - Eddie Sefko - Dallas Morning News Mavs on tough road as Kidd trade rumors swirl - Jeff Caplan - Fort Worth Star-Telegram Jason Kidd isn't solely responsible for his decision to request a trade from the Nets - - The Record Nets not focusing on Kidd's possible exit - Mike Puma - New York Post Cavs and LeBron covet Kidd, but at what price? - Bud Shaw - Cleveland Plain-Dealer</div>
Can't say I'm too surprised. With that many players involved, and it involving 2 teams that have been playing well breaking things apart (somewhat), I would have been more surprised if it went through
Hollinger is cribbing off me again. Check out post #437 and down. And now Thorn has let Kidd's value deteriorate to the point where Atlanta might not even have to include Josh Smith - who is a natural running mate for Kidd.
