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No Kidding: George Nixes Deal

Posted Feb 13, 08 9:28 PM CST in Sports 

(Newser) – The New Jersey Nets were on the verge of trading Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks, but Mavs forward Devean George has exercised his right to block the trade, reports ESPN. The NBA's latest blockbuster deal would have sent Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagana Diop, Maurice Ager, and George to New Jersey, along with $3 million and draft picks.

The controversial deal for Kidd, reflecting a win-now mentality in Dallas, could still go through, but it will have to be restructured. "We're not trying to hold things up or be difficult," said George's agent, "but we don't feel like it makes sense at this time. He's starting right now and things are going pretty good."

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New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd, left, looks to pass the ball as he is guarded by Minnesota Timberwolves' Al Jefferson during the third quarter of an NBA basketball game Tuesday night, Feb. 12, 2008, in East...   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd looks to pass the ball during the first quarter of NBA basketball against the Milwaukee Bucks Tuesday night, Jan. 29, 2008 in East Rutherford, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)   (Associated Press)
New Jersey Nets' Jason Kidd reacts during the fourth quarter of Game 3 against the Miami Heat in second-round NBA playoffs basketball ini this May 12, 2006 file photo, in East Rutherford, N.J. Kidd appears...   (Associated Press)
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