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Kidd says Nets should make free agency splash
Jason Kidd, who guided the New Jersey Nets to two NBA Finals appearances a decade ago, said he expects the now-completed move to Brooklyn to lift the franchise to "another level" starting with a big splash in free agency this summer.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd says he will not retire
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd says he will not retire.

Kidd sitting out Mavericks regular-season finale
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, the fourth-oldest player in the league this season and the oldest set to enter the postseason, will do so with at least seven full days of rest.

Kidd sitting out Mavericks regular-season finale
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, the fourth-oldest player in the league this season and the oldest set to enter the postseason, will do so with at least seven full days of rest.

Mavericks to rest Kidd Saturday against Bulls
Jason Kidd will not play in Saturday night's road game against the Chicago Bulls as part of a preventative maintenance plan for the Dallas Mavericks' 39-year-old point guard.

Mavericks to rest Kidd Saturday against Bulls
Jason Kidd will not play in Saturday night's road game against the Chicago Bulls as part of a preventative maintenance plan for the Dallas Mavericks' 39-year-old point guard.

Mavericks' Kidd: 'I want to play another year'
Jason Kidd has played in 24 career homecoming games on the road against the Golden State Warriors in his 18 seasons with the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns and New Jersey Nets.

Mavs to lean on Kidd again with groin healthy
Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd is expected to play Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings after the team went 1-3 with their floor leader sidelined by a strained right groin.

Kidd to miss time with Mavs due to groin strain
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd will miss at least a week because of a strained right groin.

Kidd fined for criticizing officiating
The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd $25,000 for criticizing the officiating in a game earlier this week.

Mavs G Kidd fined $25K for criticizing officiating (Yahoo! Sports)
The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd $25,000 for criticizing the officiating in a game earlier this week. Kidd was fined for comments he made following the Mavericks' 95-91 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday night. The fine was announced Wednesday by Stu Jackson, the NBA's executive vice president of basketball operations.

Mavs G Kidd fined $25K for criticizing officiating (Yahoo! Sports)
NEW YORK (AP) The NBA has fined Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd $25,000 for criticizing the officiating in a game earlier this week.

Mavs' Kidd fined for criticizing officials after loss
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, the NBA announced Wednesday.

Kidd: Mavs don't get benefit of doubt from refs
Dallas Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle couldn't believe the foul called on center Ian Mahinmi as he attempted to block Thunder forward Serge Ibaka's shot with 46.2 seconds to go, providing the winning free throws in Monday night's high-intensity matchup.

Mavs' Kidd passes Jordan on career steals list
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd moved up to No. 2 on the NBA career steals list, passing Hall of Famer Michael Jordan.

Mavs' Kidd returns after six-game hiatus (calf)
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd returned to the lineup against the Minnesota Timberwolves after missing six games with a right calf strain.

Mavs' Kidd hobbled by calf strain
Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will be out at least a week because of a right calf strain.

Dirk returns for Mavs; Kidd out at least a week
Dirk Nowitzki returned for the Mavs, but Jason Kidd is out for at least a week.

Mavs' Kidd out a week; Dirk decision on hold
Jason Kidd is out for a week, but Dirk Nowitzki is a game-time decision for the Mavs.

Kidd strains calf for depleted Mavericks (AP)
Dallas Mavericks starting point guard Jason Kidd left Friday night's game against the Utah Jazz in the first quarter with a strained right calf and did not return. Kidd, who missed four games earlier in the season with a back injury, left the court less than three minutes after the opening tip and headed for the locker room.

Mavs' Kidd strains calf vs. Jazz, won't return
Mavs point guard Jason Kidd left in the first quarter with a right calf strain and will not return.

Mavs' Kidd to miss 4th straight, eyes Saturday
Mavericks' Jason Kidd to miss fourth straight game, targets Saturday return.

Mavs' Kidd misses 4th straight, eyes Saturday
Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd missed a fourth consecutive game Friday with a lower back injury, but coach Rick Carlisle said the hope is for Kidd to play Saturday.

Pistons' Stuckey, Villanueva; Mavs' Kidd all out
Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss Tuesday night's game against Dallas with injuries.

Pistons' Stuckey, Villanueva still out (AP)
Detroit's Rodney Stuckey and Charlie Villanueva will miss Tuesday night's game against Dallas with injuries. Jason Kidd is out for the Mavericks, missing his second consecutive game with a lower back problem. Dallas coach Rick Carlisle has said the 38-year-old guard isn't likely to play Wednesday night at Boston either.

Mavericks' Kidd to miss at least 2 more games
Mavericks' Jason Kidd to miss at least two more games with lower back injury

Kidd out at least 3 games with hurt back (AP)
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will miss at least the next three games because of a lower back injury. Kidd was sidelined for Saturday night's game against New Orleans, and coach Rick Carlisle said the guard also won't play when the Mavericks hit the road on consecutive nights against Detroit and Boston next week.

Kidd will miss time with back injury
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will miss at least the next three games because of a lower back injury.

Mavs' Kidd out at least one game with hurt back
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd will miss at least one game due to the lower back injury he suffered during Thursday night's loss to the San Antonio Spurs.

Kidd injures lower back against Spurs (AP)
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd sustained a lower back injury Thursday night in a game against the San Antonio Spurs. Kidd appeared to pull up with 24.7 seconds left in the first quarter. Vince Carter replaced Kidd, who was not expected to return. The veteran point guard is averaging 5.6 points, 4.7 assists and 4.0 rebounds this season for the defending NBA champions.

Mavs' Kidd leaves Spurs game with back injury
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd left late in the first quarter after injuring his back against the San Antonio Spurs.

Mavs PG Jason Kidd injures back
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd sustained a lower back injury Thursday night in a game against the San Antonio Spurs.

Wolves end 18-game skid, beat Mavs (AP)

Kevin Love had 25 points and 17 rebounds and hit two huge 3s in the fourth quarter to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Dallas Mavericks 99-82 on Sunday night, ending an 18-game losing streak dating deep into last season. The young Wolves closed the game with a 15-0 run and this win has been a long time coming.

Mavs raise banner before facing Heat (AP)
With a tug from Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd, Jason Terry and others, the Dallas Mavericks unveiled their championship banner minutes before opening this season against the team they knocked off in the NBA finals -- LeBron James and the Miami Heat. The ceremony was supposed to have been held Nov. 1, but the lockout pushed it back.

Kidd: LeBron will 'have a couple championships'
Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd plans to reach out to LeBron James.

Mavericks trio making things hard for LeBron
The Dallas Mavericks trio of DeShawn Stevenson, Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd have made things tough on LeBron James.

Dirk, Kidd lobbied for Stevenson as starter
Mavs stars Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd lobbied coach Rick Carlisle and owner Mark Cuban late in the season to re-insert DeShawn Stevenson into the starting lineup.

Kidd to be oldest G to start in finals (AP)

After all the assists, steals, 3-pointers and triple-doubles, Jason Kidd has an easier path to his next entry in the NBA record book. All he has to do is show up. When the Dallas Mavericks face the Miami Heat on Tuesday night, Kidd will become the oldest guard to start a game in an NBA finals. While Dirk Nowitzki calls him a "fossil," and Shawn Marion described him as being "almost...

Many veteran Mavs seeking first title (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki and Jason Kidd are at the point in their careers where the only thing they care about is winning a championship. Luckily for them, their teammates feel the same way. From Shawn Marion to Jason Terry, Tyson Chandler to Brendan Haywood, Peja Stojakovic to DeShawn Stevenson, the Dallas Mavericks are a collection of guys who've played at least 10 seasons and made tens of millions of...

Title or not, Mavs' Kidd has no plans to retire
Championship or not, Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd said he has no plans of entering retirement with one more season left on his contract.

Mavs finish off Thunder, charge into NBA Finals
Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA Finals.

Mavs rally late again, return to finals (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks are going back to the NBA finals. Nowitzki swished a go-ahead 3-pointer with 1:14 left and Shawn Marion followed with a three-point play off a steal, the pivotal plays in yet another fourth-quarter comeback, this one sending the Mavericks to a 100-96 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday night that closed out the Western Conference...

Dirk fuels late rally as Mavs go up 3-1 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 40 points, Jason Kidd hit the go-ahead 3-pointer with 40 seconds left in overtime and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a 15-point deficit in the final 5 minutes of regulation to stun the Oklahoma City Thunder 112-105 on Monday night and take a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference finals.

Older Mavericks to meet maturing Thunder (AP)
The Western Conference finals between the Mavericks and the Thunder is filled with contrasts. Dallas has Dirk Nowitzki, Jason Kidd and a bunch of other guys in their 30s. Oklahoma City is led by Kevin Durant, Russell Westbrook and a bunch of other guys in their 20s. The Mavericks will be playing for the first time in nine days.

Kidd feels urgency of Mavs' playoff run (AP)
Jason Kidd is determined to make the most of what could be his last chance to finally win an NBA title. The last two days, the 38-year-old point guard has been the last member of the Dallas Mavericks to leave the court after practice. Kidd reached the NBA finals in 2002 and '03 with the New Jersey Nets.

Mavs rally to take 3-0 lead on Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points, Jason Terry had 23 and Peja Stojakovic scored 11 of his 15 in the fourth quarter, rallying the Dallas Mavericks to a 98-92 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday night that puts the two-time defending champions on the brink of elimination. Dallas trailed by seven points with 5:05 left and was getting shredded inside by a new-look Lakers lineup featuring three...

Mavs stun Lakers again, lead series 2-0 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Shawn Marion added 14 and the Dallas Mavericks stunned the erratic Los Angeles Lakers 93-81 in Game 2 on Wednesday night, taking a 2-0 second-round lead over the two-time defending champions with consecutive road wins. Jason Kidd scored 10 points for the Mavericks, who pushed the Lakers halfway to playoff elimination with Nowitzki's stellar shooting, another...

Mavs rally to take Game 1 from Lakers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points and hit two go-ahead free throws with 19.5 seconds left before Pau Gasol and Kobe Bryant made a crucial turnover, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied for a 96-94 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night in Game 1 of their second-round playoff series. Nowitzki had 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who dramatically came back from a 16-point deficit in the second...

Mavericks head to Portland with 2-0 edge (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks keep catching the Trail Blazers off guard. First it was Jason Kidd, then it was Peja Stojakovic -- as if defending Dirk Nowitzki wasn't enough. The surprising success of those two veterans has put the Mavs in control as they head to Portland with a 2-0 lead in their first-round playoff series against the Blazers.

Mavs claim 2-0 lead over Blazers, 101-89 (AP)

The Portland Trail Blazers must feel like they are in an NBA time warp. First they got beaten by Jason Kidd, now Kidd and Peja Stojakovic. Even the Dallas Mavericks are feeling the retro mood. They're up 2-0 in a playoff series for the first time since 2006. Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Kidd continued his surprising scoring surge with 18...

Dirk nets 33 points as Mavs take 2-0 lead
Peja Stojakovic tied his career playoff best with five 3-pointers and had 21 points, and Jason Kidd continued showing off a surprising scoring touch with 18 points, powering the Dallas Mavericks to a 101-89 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday night and a 2-0 lead in their first-round series.

Nowitzki's 28 rally Mavs past Blazers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 18 of his game-high 28 points in the fourth quarter and the Dallas Mavericks defeated Portland 89-81 Saturday night in Game 1 of their Western Conference first round series. Even though Nowitzki struggled from the field most of the night, making only 7 of 20 shots, he came through when the Mavericks needed him most.

Mavs stay alive in race for No. 2 seed (AP)

The recent losing streak is history. The more-recent spat is buried. With the regular season winding down, the Dallas Mavericks are tuning up nicely for the playoffs. Jason Kidd returned from a two-game layoff to spark a strong start and the Mavs were hardly challenged the rest of the way in a 115-90 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Sunday night, keeping alive hopes of snagging the No.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd ready to return to lineup after two-game rest
Jason Kidd, declaring himself fresh and fit for the playoffs after Saturday's practice, will return to the Dallas Mavericks' lineup Sunday night after taking a two-game hiatus to rest his 38-year-old body.

Dallas Mavericks' Tyson Chandler set to play; Jason Kidd might sit out
Tyson Chandler said he's going to play for the Mavs Friday night, but Jason Kidd might sit.

Mavs' Chandler, Kidd out vs. Nuggets (AP)
Tyson Chandler and Jason Kidd are sitting out the Dallas Mavericks' game against the Denver Nuggets. Chandler is getting over a back injury sustained in the previous game. Kidd is being held out to make sure the 38-year-old point guard is as refreshed as possible going into the playoffs. Coach Rick Carlisle said Chandler is "getting close to playing, but he's not there yet." He...

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd to sit out games to rest for playoffs
Jason Kidd, who has played every game this season for the Dallas Mavericks, could sit as many as two of the remaining five regular-season games to rest up for the playoffs.

Kidd's late 3s help Mavericks to win over Suns
Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night.

Mavs deal Suns blow to playoff chances (AP)

Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night that may have dropped the curtains on the Suns' hopes for a playoff berth. Phoenix led most of the ugly game and it was tied at 83 after Jared Dudley's 14-footer in the lane with 1:37 to play.

Kidd hits late 3-pointers to sink Suns
Jason Kidd sank a pair of 3-pointers in the final 1:11 and the Dallas Mavericks pulled out a 91-83 victory over Phoenix on Sunday night that may have dropped the curtains on the Suns' hopes for a playoff berth.

Jason Kidd would consider retirement if lockout wipes out 2011-12 NBA season
Jason Kidd would consider retirement if a lockout wipes out the 2011-12 NBA season.

Rested Spurs bounce back, beat Mavericks (AP)

Tony Parker scored 33 points, Manu Ginobili had 25 and Tim Duncan added 22, lifting the San Antonio Spurs to a 97-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Playing for the first time since losing to Miami by 30 on Monday night, the Spurs looked hungry and rested from the start, jumping ahead by 18 early in the second quarter.

Hornets rally past Mavericks
Jarrett Jack put his faith in the officials in the tense final seconds and they rewarded him with an unlikely foul call against savvy veteran Jason Kidd.

Terry, Kidd help Mavs extend run to 7 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 30 points, Jason Kidd had a triple-double, and the Dallas Mavericks won their seventh straight game, 101-93 over the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points for the Mavericks, who have won a whopping 17 of 18 games to move into second place in the Western Conference.

Chandler helps Mavs win fifth straight (AP)

Jason Terry scored 25 points, Tyson Chandler had a season-high 23 and 13 rebounds and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Washington Wizards 105-99 on Saturday night for their fifth consecutive victory. Dirk Nowitzki added 21 points for the Mavericks, who have won 15 of 16 overall. Dallas improved to 8-1 in its last nine road games in the opener of a three-game trip.

Surging Mavericks roll past reeling Jazz (AP)

The Utah Jazz were already reeling from the news that leading scorer Deron Williams had been traded. Then they ran into the Dallas Mavericks. Dirk Nowitzki had 23 points to lead seven double-figure scorers, and the Mavericks cruised to a 118-99 victory Wednesday night. Peja Stojakovic hit four 3-pointers and scored 18 points, and Shawn Marion contributed 16 points for the Mavericks, who stretched...

Beaubois-to-Kidd combo keys Mavs' win (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 17 points in the third quarter and Rodrigue Beaubois lived up to high expectations for his season debut with 13 points and six assists, carrying the Dallas Mavericks to a 116-100 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night. Dallas broke the game open with a 24-4 spurt late in the third quarter powered mostly by 3-pointers by Kidd, several of which Beaubois set up.

Stojakovic's 4 3s help Mavs top Rockets (AP)

Peja Stojakovic scored 22 points and broke a tie with Dale Ellis for fourth place in career 3-pointers as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Houston Rockets 106-102 on Saturday night. Stojakovic, who was 1 for 11 from 3-point range in his previous three games, went 4 for 6 from beyond the arc. He has 1,723 career 3s and trails only teammate Jason Kidd (1,756), Reggie Miller (2,560) and Ray Allen (2,562)...

Kidd steals Allen's spotlight in Boston
Jason Kidd's late 3-pointer steals spotlight from Ray Allen.

Kidd 3 buries Celtics as Mavs win 7th straight
Jason Kidd made a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, putting the Dallas Mavericks ahead as they beat the Boston Celtics 101-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight win.

Kidd's late 3 helps Mavs win in Boston (AP)

Jason Kidd made a 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, putting the Dallas Mavericks ahead as they beat the Boston Celtics 101-97 on Friday night for their seventh straight win. The Celtics led 97-91, but the Mavericks scored the final 10 points. After Kevin Garnett missed an 18-foot jumper with 15 seconds to go, the Mavericks tried to go inside, but Dirk Nowitzki had trouble handling the ball and threw...

Mavs win sixth straight, beat Knicks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 29 points and 11 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks seized control in the third quarter before beating the New York Knicks 113-97 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory. Jose Barea added 22 points and Tyson Chandler had 15 points and 11 boards for the Mavericks, who outscored the Knicks 26-6 to open the second half and went on to their fifth consecutive win in New...

Mavericks keep Wizards winless on road (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 24 points, Tyson Chandler added 18 points and 18 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to five games with a 102-92 victory over Washington on Monday night, keeping the Wizards winless on the road. Jason Terry contributed 14 points and eight assists and Shawn Marion had 14 points and nine rebounds for Dallas, which has won six of seven following a...

Surging Mavericks defeat Hawks 102-91 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 19 points, Jason Terry added 18 points and a season-high 11 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 102-91 on Saturday night. Jason Kidd had 12 points and eight rebounds, and Tyson Chandler also had 12 points for the Mavericks, who had seven double-figure scorers.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd thinks Denver Nuggets' Carmelo Anthony should stay in the Western Conference
Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd says he hasn't paid much attention to the Melo Drama, nor spoken to Denver Nuggets superstar Carmelo Anthony since he was rumored to be traded to Kidd's former team, the New Jersey Nets.

Kidd: Nets need arena to lure players (AP)
Jason Kidd says the Nets will have to finish building their arena in Brooklyn, N.Y. before free agents consider joining them there in 2012. Kidd, who led the Nets to consecutive NBA finals in 2002 and '03, says not having a building causes players to wonder whether it will ever be completed. Kidd made his comments before his Dallas Mavericks played the Nets on Saturday night.

Kidd helps Mavs beat Lakers, snap 6-game skid
Jason Kidd broke out of an awful shooting slump to score a season-high 21 points, and Jason Terry and Shawn Marion provided solid scoring as reserves, helping the Mavericks beat the Lakers 109-100 on Wednesday night and end an ugly six-game losing streak.

Kidd, Mavs top Lakers to end 6-game skid (AP)

Jason Kidd broke out of an awful shooting slump to score a season-high 21 points, and Jason Terry and Shawn Marion provided solid scoring as reserves, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-100 on Wednesday night and end an ugly six-game losing streak. Kidd made 8 of 12 shots after going 1 of 14 over his previous two games.

Mavs rally in second half to beat Lakers
Jason Kidd broke out of an awful shooting slump to score a season-high 21 points, and Jason Terry and Shawn Marion provided solid scoring as reserves, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Lakers 109-100 on Wednesday night and end an ugly six-game losing streak.

Rush lifts Pacers past Mavericks 102-89 (AP)

Brandon Rush scored eight of his 20 points in the fourth quarter to help the Indiana Pacers beat the Dallas Mavericks 102-89 on Wednesday night. Danny Granger and Darren Collison both scored 17 points and rookie Paul George added a season-high 16 for the Pacers, who won their second straight. Jason Terry scored 18 points and Tyson Chandler had 13 points, nine rebounds and three blocks for the...

Marion returns to help Mavs defeat Cavs (AP)

Shawn Marion scored 22 points and DeShawn Stevenson added 21, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 104-95 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday night. The Mavericks, playing without starting forwards Dirk Nowitzki and Caron Butler, used a balanced attack to break a three-game losing streak. Jason Terry scored 18 points, Tyson Chandler added 14 points and 14 rebounds, and Jason Kidd had 10 points...

Wade, Carter sit out Heat-Suns game (AP)
The Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns are without two of their biggest stars. Heat guard Dwyane Wade was sidelined Wednesday night because of a sore left knee and Vince Carter, one of Phoenix's three new players, was out with the same problem. Wade was injured in Monday's loss to Dallas when he banged knees with Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd.

Mavericks rally for ninth straight win (AP)

Long an offensive team that often regarded defense as an afterthought, the Dallas Mavericks have definitely altered that philosophy this season The Mavericks are statistical leaders in several defensive categories, and showed why in their latest victory. Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, Jason Terry had 23 and the Mavericks rallied for their ninth straight win, 105-103 over the Sacramento Kings on...

West's steal helps Hornets hold off Mavs (AP)

David West scored 17 points and stole the ball from Dirk Nowitzki with 2 seconds left to preserve the New Orleans Hornets' 99-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. After Jason Kidd had forced a turnover on an inbound pass, Dallas, trailing 98-97, was trying to set up for a potential game-winning shot when West stole the ball and made one of two free throws for the final...

Mavs hand Hornets first loss, 98-95 (AP)

Jason Terry scored 26 points, including the go-ahead jumper in the final minute, and the Dallas Mavericks handed the New Orleans Hornets their first loss of the season, 98-95 on Monday night. New Orleans, which had been off to a franchise-best 8-0 start, got 22 points from Chris Paul, but only two came in the second half.

Mavs win road opener, drop Clips to 0-3 (AP)

Jason Kidd ended the first half with a 65-foot shot-put heave from inside the 3-point arc at the opposite end, Caron Butler scored 17 points and Shawn Marion had 10 of his 12 points in the fourth quarter, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 99-83 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Sunday. Dirk Nowitzki added 16 points and seven rebounds for the defending Southwest Division champions in their...

Mavericks improve to 13-0 versus Bobcats (AP)
Dallas coach Rick Carlisle's top priorities entering the season are to improve defensively and defend home court better. The Mavericks did both, plus got a big night from Dirk Nowitzki. Nowitzki had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Jason Kidd added 12 points and 18 assists, and Dallas beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-86 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams.

Mavericks improve to 13-0 versus Bobcats (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and 13 rebounds, Jason Kidd added 12 points and 18 assists, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Charlotte Bobcats 101-86 on Wednesday night in the opener for both teams. Jason Terry added 22 points and Caron Butler scored 13 for Dallas. Tyrus Thomas' 22 points and Gerald Wallace's 16 paced the Bobcats, who've never beaten the Mavericks in 13 meetings.

Marion's tip-in lifts Mavs past Rockets (AP)

Shawn Marion tipped in the winning basket as time expired to give the Dallas Mavericks a 97-96 victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night in the preseason finale for both teams. The Mavericks were given a final chance after Houston's Courtney Lee turned the ball over with 0.4 seconds left. Jason Kidd lobbed a pass to Marion for the basket.

Carlisle back on bench as Mavericks lose (AP)

Daniel Gibson scored 15 points and rookie Manny Harris added 14 to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers to an 85-79 preseason victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Monday night. Ramon Sessions had 12 points and five assists for the Cavaliers (3-1). Dirk Nowitzki's 13 points paced the Mavericks (1-3), who used 14 players.

Team USA invites Jason Kidd to serve as player liaison
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd will be with Team USA as a special guest of the coaching staff for its Las Vegas training camp through July 24, sources said.

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd feels teammate Dirk Nowitzki will stay
Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd feels teammate Dirk Nowitzki will stay.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd explains absense, denies he's at odds with coach Rick Carlisle
Mavs' Jason Kidd explains absense, denies he's at odds with Rick Carlisle

2010 NBA playoffs: Jason Kidd is no-show at Dallas Mavericks exit interviews
Jason Kidd did not attend the Dallas Mavericks' end-of-season meetings Friday and instead made an early return home to Phoenix, Mavericks coach Rick Carlisle said.

Mavericks down Spurs in preview of first round
Jason Kidd and Jason Terry led a 16-2 run at the end of the first quarter, putting the Dallas Mavericks ahead for good on their way to a 96-89 victory over the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night.

Mavericks strengthen hold on No. 2 seed (AP)
Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points in 22 minutes, Shawn Marion added 21 points in his return from an injury, and the Dallas Mavericks kept a firm grip on the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference playoffs with a 117-94 win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Monday night. Jason Kidd had 12 points and 12 assists for the Mavericks, who blew out the lifeless Clippers with a 37-point first quarter on the way...

Mavs run home streak over Grizzlies to 9 (AP)
Caron Butler scored 23 points, Dirk Nowitzki added 22 points and nine rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks stopped a two-game skid with a 110-84 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night. Jason Terry contributed 16 points, J.J. Barea had 14, and Jason Kidd had 12 points and 10 assists for Dallas, which is battling Utah, Denver, Phoenix and Oklahoma City for the No.

Nowitzki ejected as Kidd, Mavs rally past Clips
Jason Kidd celebrated his 37th birthday by scoring a season-high 26 points, much of it coming during a game-breaking spurt at the start of the fourth quarter that sent the Mavericks to a 106-96 victory over the Clippers.

Kidd keys spurt to win on 37th birthday (AP)
Jason Kidd celebrated his 37th birthday by scoring a season-high 26 points, much of it coming during a game-breaking spurt at the start of the fourth quarter that sent the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-96 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday night. The Mavericks came in having lost three of four since winning 13 in a row.

Mavs tie season's longest win streak with 13th
Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points and the Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the Nets.

Mavericks extend win streak to 13 (AP)

Jason Kidd had 20 points and nine assists, Caron Butler added 16 points, and the Dallas Mavericks recovered from a lethargic start to match the NBA's longest winning streak this season with their 13th straight victory, 96-87 over the New Jersey Nets on Wednesday night. Rookie Roddy Beaubois' 16 points and Shawn Marion's 14 points and 13 rebounds helped the Mavericks equal...

Mavs, minus Kidd, push win streak to 9 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki overcame a slow shooting start to finish with 22 points, including the go-ahead basket, and the Dallas Mavericks stretched their winning streak to nine in a row with a 112-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night. With veteran point guard Jason Kidd getting a night off for the Mavericks, who played their 10th game in 16 days since the All-Star break, Jason Terry...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, to get some extra rest, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs decide to rest Jason Kidd against the Timberwolves.

Mavs to rest PG Kidd for Wolves game (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks are giving veteran All-Star guard Jason Kidd a needed break. Coach Rick Carlisle says Kidd is "perfectly healthy" but is inactive for Wednesday night's game against Minnesota, which is the Mavericks' 10th in 16 days since the All-Star break. Kidd, who turns 37 later this month, has averaged 36 minutes a game in 60 starts.

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd, to get some extra rest, will not play against the Minnesota Timberwolves
Mavs decide to rest Jason Kidd against the Timberwolves.

Dirk leads Mavs to seventh straight win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 36 points, Caron Butler had 19 in his return to the Dallas lineup and the Mavericks held on for a 108-100 victory over the New Orleans Hornets on Sunday night to extend their NBA-high winning streak to seven games. The Hornets had cut what had been a 25-point deficit to 101-97 after Darren Collison's 3-pointer with 2:44 left capped the rookie's stretch of eight...

Mavericks ride Nowitzki's 37 past Hawks in OT
Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory.

Kidd's triple-double gets Mavs by Hawks (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 37 points, Jason Kidd had 19 points, 17 assists and 16 rebounds, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Atlanta Hawks 111-103 in overtime on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Kidd had his first triple-double this season and 104th of his career, third-most in NBA history behind Oscar Robertson and Magic Johnson.

Mavs take down Wade-less Heat
Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night.

Wade sits again, Heat lose to Mavericks (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 14 of his 21 points in fourth quarter, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks held off the short-handed Miami Heat 97-91 Saturday night. All-Star game MVP Dwyane Wade missed his second in a row with a strained left calf and watched from the bench as the Heat's five-game winning streak ended.

Bryant, Iverson to sit out All-Star game (AP)
Kobe Bryant of the Los Angeles Lakers and Allen Iverson of the Philadelphia 76ers won't play in the All-Star game this weekend. Both former NBA MVPs were voted into the starting lineups by fans. The NBA announced Thursday that Bryant will be replaced by Dallas point guard Jason Kidd on the Western Conference roster.

Terry scores 36, lifts Mavs by Warriors (AP)

Jason Terry scored a season-high 36 points, including the go-ahead 3-pointer, and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from a 14-point deficit to beat the Golden State Warriors 127-117 on Monday night. Josh Howard and Drew Gooden also had season bests with 25 and 24 points respectively for the Mavericks. Jason Kidd added 17 points and 12 assists.

Anthony returns, helps Nuggets rout Mavs (AP)

Carmelo Anthony scored 19 points in his return from an ankle injury and the Denver Nuggets had their biggest win of the season, routing the Dallas Mavericks 127-91 on Tuesday night. Anthony, the NBA's second-leading scorer, returned after missing eight consecutive games with a left ankle sprain. However, the Nuggets were without Kenyon Martin, who missed the game because of tendinitis in his...

Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd, Erick Dampier return against Milwaukee Bucks
Jason Kidd and Erick Dampier were back on the court for the Mavericks on Tuesday.

Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd misses game in New York for personal reasons
Dallas Mavericks guard Jason Kidd misses game in New York for personal reasons

Dirk's 37 help Mavs top slumping Celtics (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 37 points, scoring nine in a row during a third-quarter run that gave the Mavericks the lead for good, and Dallas beat the Boston Celtics 99-90 on Monday night. Jason Kidd scored 13 points and added 17 assists for the Mavericks, who had lost three of their previous four games, including a 22-point loss at Toronto on Sunday.

Brooks' 30 helps Rockets top Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Aaron Brooks scored 30 points, Shane Battier made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 2:11 left, and the Houston Rockets beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night. Brooks followed Battier's 3 with one of his own for a six-point lead with 1:35 remaining, and the Rockets held on when Jason Kidd missed a potential tying shot from behind the arc in the final second.

Terry's 12 in 4th help Mavs by Grizzlies (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 20 points over the first three quarters, then saw his teammates take control in the fourth to carry the Dallas Mavericks to a 106-101 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday. Nowitzki asked for more help from his teammates after the last game and certainly got it. Six other Mavericks scored in double-figures, with Jason Terry scoring 12 of his 23 points in the fourth...

Dirk returns but Blazers rally past Mavs (AP)

Brandon Roy scored 23 points, LaMarcus Aldridge added 19 points and 12 rebounds, and the Portland Trail Blazers rallied in the fourth quarter for an 85-81 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night. Dirk Nowitzki had 27 points and nine rebounds in his return to the Dallas lineup, and J.J. Barea added 22 points for the Mavericks, who had won six of seven.

Nets set NBA record with 0-18 start (AP)

The New Jersey Nets were pounded into NBA infamy Wednesday night, falling 117-101 to the Dallas Mavericks for their 18th straight loss to start the season. The Mavericks made 17 of 19 shots and opened a 27-point lead in a nearly flawless second quarter, burying the Nets early in former New Jersey captain Jason Kidd's second trip back to his old home.

Terry's jumper lifts Mavs past 76ers (AP)

Jason Terry made a 17-footer with 1.4 seconds left, Dirk Nowitzki had 28 points and the Dallas Mavericks handed the Philadelphia 76ers their seventh straight loss, 104-102 Monday night. Jason Kidd chipped in with a season-high 22 points and 11 assists. The Mavericks blew a 17-point lead before winning on Terry's shot.

Williams makes 7 3s as Cavs beat Mavs (AP)

Mo Williams made 7 of 7 3-point attempts, LeBron James scored 25 points with 12 assists and the Cleveland Cavaliers rebounded from a lackluster loss in Charlotte by beating the road-tested Dallas Mavericks 111-95 on Saturday night. Williams finished with 25 points and Anderson Varejao scored 15 -- 13 in the second half -- for the Cavs, who were beaten 94-87 by the Bobcats on Friday in center...

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd moves into 2nd place on NBA's assists list
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks' game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Kidd moves into 2nd in career assists (AP)

Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list, Jason Terry scored 27 points and the Dallas Mavericks shot 65.5 percent in a 130-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night. Kidd delivered seven assists to reach 10,337 in his career. He came in needing five to pass Mark Jackson's career total (10,334), and now trails only John Stockton (15,806).

Dallas Mavericks point guard Jason Kidd moves into 2nd place on NBA's assists list
Jason Kidd moved into second place on the NBA's career assists list during the Dallas Mavericks' game with the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.

Mavs snap Pistons' 3-game win streak (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 25 points, and rookie Rodrique Beaubois added 14 points on 6-for-6 shooting to help the Dallas Mavericks beat Detroit 95-90 on Sunday night, snapping the Pistons' winning streak at three games. Drew Gooden had 11 points and 11 rebounds, and Shawn Marion also had 11 points, and Jason Kidd added 10 points and seven assists for the Mavericks.

Short-handed Spurs beat Mavericks 92-83 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 29 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived another game without Tony Parker and Tim Duncan, beating the Dallas Mavericks 92-83 on Wednesday night. Manu Ginobili had 13 points in the first meeting between the Texas rivals since the Mavs cruised past the ailing Spurs in the first round of the playoffs last season, handing San Antonio its earliest playoff exit since 2000.

Peja, Paul lead Hornets past Mavs in OT (AP)

Peja Stojakovic hit a game-tying 3-pointer in the final seconds of regulation and Chris Paul scored six of his 39 points in overtime, lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 114-107 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. David West scored 25 points and Bobby Brown 18 points for the Hornets, including a 3 and a breakaway dunk in overtime.

Nowitzki, Mavs rout Lakers for first win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 21 points and the Dallas Mavericks were 25 of 32 from the free throw line in routing the Los Angeles Lakers 94-80 Friday night for their first win of the season. Nowitzki made 10 of 11 from the line and grabbed 10 rebounds, Shawn Marion added 18 points and Jason Terry 16 to end the Mavs' six-game losing streak against the defending NBA champions.

Nowitzki ejected in Mavericks' win (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 32 points then was ejected for arguing a call in the fourth quarter of the Dallas Mavericks' 98-94 preseason victory over the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Shawn Marion and Jason Kidd both added 14 points for the Mavericks (5-2) and Drew Gooden added 12 points and 10 rebounds.

Carter scores 21 in Magic debut (AP)

Vince Carter scored 21 points in his Orlando debut and Brandon Bass added seven of his 13 points in the final two minutes to lift the Magic to a 110-105 victory over the Dallas Mavericks in the preseason opener for both teams on Monday night. Carter, who was acquired by the Magic in an offseason trade with the New Jersey Nets, scored 15 points in the third quarter.

Marion, Kidd reunited with Mavericks (AP)
Shawn Marion is hoping Jason Kidd can turn him into an All-Star again. Kidd was the point guard who helped break Marion into the league with Phoenix in 1999-2000. They spent two years together, then Kidd moved on while Marion blossomed into a four-time All-Star with the Suns. Now they are reunited with the Dallas Mavericks.

2009 NBA free agency tracker
2009 NBA Free Agency Tracker Team Free agents Signed with Atlanta Mike Bibby Thomas Gardner Othello Hunter Solomon Jones Flip Murray Zaza Pachulia Mario West Marvin Williams Hawks — — — — Hawks — — Boston Glen Davis Stephon Marbury Mikki Moore Leon Powe — — — — Charlotte Raymond Felton Juwon Howard Cartier Martin Sean May Sean Singletary — — — — — Chicago Ben Gordon Aaron Gray Lindsay Hunter Pistons — Bulls Cleveland Joe Smith Wally Szczerbiak Anderson Varejao Lorenzen Wright — — Cavaliers — Dallas Brandon Bass Gerald Green Ryan Hollins Jason Kidd James Singleton Magic — — Mavericks —

Mavericks re-sign Kidd to three-year deal
The Mavericks have re-signed Jason Kidd. The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million. The 37-year-old Kidd could finish his career where it started in 1994 - with the Mavericks. The No. 2 pick out of California returned to Dallas in a trade last year with New Jersey, where he made two trips to the NBA finals with the Nets.

NBA free agents: Jason Kidd signs 3-year, $25 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks
The team announced that free agent point guard signed on Saturday, five days after owner Mark Cuban confirmed that Kidd was returning. Kidd agreed to a three-year contract worth more than $25 million.

Cuban 'excited' that Kidd will return to Mavericks
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban tells The Dallas Morning News that Jason Kidd isn't going anywhere. The free agent point guard has agreed to sign a three-year contract for more than $25 million to remain with Dirk Nowitzki and the rest of the Mavericks. The New York Knicks were among the suitors for the 37-year-old Kidd. "We are excited to have Jason Kidd back in a Mavs' uniform," Cuban told the Morning News. "He was a major contributor for us last year, and we expect more of the same next year.

Report: Jason Kidd to re-sign with Mavericks


NBA free agents: Sources: Jason Kidd pledges to re-sign with the Dallas Mavericks
Jason Kidd has given the Dallas Mavericks a verbal commitment that he will re-sign with the team Wednesday, according to NBA front-office sources.

Jason Kidd mulling $12 million question


Cuban 'happy' with Kidd talks; no offer from Knicks
Mavericks owner Mark Cuban probably slept pretty soundly after his early morning meeting with Jason Kidd. Cuban had a 12:01 a.m. meeting Wednesday with Kidd in New York, a symbolic gesture aimed at letting the free agent point guard know how much the club values him and wants to keep him. Later Wednesday, Cuban wrote in an e-mail to The Associated Press that the get-together "went well, i was really happy how it turned out.

NBA free agents: Sources: Dallas Mavericks prepared to offer Jason Kidd three-year deal
The Dallas Mavericks opened the free-agent period early Wednesday by letting free-agent guard Jason Kidd know that they are prepared to sign him to a three-year deal, according to sources with knowledge of the negotiations.

Knicks meet with Kidd, no offer made (AP)
The New York Knicks have met with Jason Kidd on the first day of NBA free agency. The Dallas point guard and his agent met Wednesday with Knicks president Donnie Walsh and coach Mike D'Antoni at Madison Square Garden. The Knicks are interested in Kidd, but plan to be cautious in free agency because they want to save salary cap space for the summer of 2010.

NBA Free Agents: Dallas Mavericks' Mark Cuban to meet with Jason Kidd in New York City
Sources say Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is going to meet with free agent Jason Kidd in New York.

Mavs' Nowitzki beats buzzer, 76ers 95-93 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki came through when it mattered. Despite missing 13 of his first 14 shots and 16 of 23 overall, the seven-foot forward hit a turnaround 17-foot jumper over Reggie Evans at the buzzer to give the Dallas Mavericks a 95-93 victory against Philadelphia, snapping the 76ers' season-high seven-game winning streak.

Paul has triple-double, Hornets top Mavs (AP)

Chris Paul nearly showed Jason Kidd what a quadruple-double looks like, putting up 33 points, 11 assists, 10 rebounds and seven steals in the New Orleans Hornets' 104-97 victory over the slumping Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday night. Paul had to settle for his fourth triple-double of the season, one he's certain to savor because it came against Kidd, the active leader in that category and the guy...

Mavs push home streak vs. Knicks to 9 (AP)

Josh Howard scored 19 points, Jason Kidd added 16 and the Dallas Mavericks overcame a subpar game from Dirk Nowitzki to beat the New York Knicks 99-94 Thursday night. The Mavericks have beaten the Knicks nine straight times in Dallas. New York hasn't won on the Mavericks' home court since a 100-93 victory on Dec.

Mavs close strong, win 96-86 over 76ers (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had a big fourth quarter and scored 31 points, Jason Terry added 21 and the Dallas Mavericks rallied from another deficit for a 96-86 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night. Erick Dampier contributed 10 points and 14 rebounds for the Mavericks, who've won six of seven and were playing their first game since rallying from a 29-point second-half deficit to beat the...

NBA's Christmas slate features Olympians (AP)
Kobe Bryant is still fueled by the memory. He was on a bus in China six months ago after the U.S. Olympic basketball team defeated Spain to win the gold medal at the Beijing Games. Even now, Bryant can close his eyes and see LeBron James, Chris Paul, Dwight Howard, Jason Kidd, whooping and hollering, nary a care in the world.

Stockwatch: No Kidding in Dallas
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Stockwatch: No Kidding in Dallas
Jason Kidd may have finally run out of gas in Dallas while Mike James and Boris Diaw seem rejuvenated after recent trades. Our Jeff Lippman touches on that and more in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.




Mavs hand Wizards sixth straight loss (AP)

The Dallas Mavericks have one of the best point guards in NBA history. The Washington Wizards have 21 losses in 25 games. On a night when Jason Kidd took over the game in the fourth quarter, the Wizards again imploded in the fourth. Kidd had 11 assists -- six in the game's final 6:05 as Dallas sent Washington to its sixth straight loss, 97-86 Sunday night.

Harris' 41 spoil Kidd's return to NJ (AP)

Devin Harris dominated the team that traded him, scoring 41 points and helping the Nets ruin Jason Kidd's return to New Jersey with a 121-97 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night. Harris added 13 assists in thoroughly outplaying Kidd, who spent 6 1/2 years in New Jersey before the Nets dealt him to Dallas last February for a package highlighted by Harris, who had his second 40-point...

Mavs' Kidd makes return to New Jersey (AP)
Jason Kidd turned a loser into a winner, then knew it was time to move on when he realized he couldn't take the New Jersey Nets any further. And as he returns to New Jersey for the first time since he was traded, Kidd prefers to focus on the good times he and the team had before things went sour last season.

Mavs win fifth straight, beat Pacers (AP)

Jason Terry scored 29 points and combined with Jason Kidd to key a fourth-quarter run that rallied the Dallas Mavericks past the Indiana Pacers 109-106 Tuesday night for their fifth straight victory. Dirk Nowitzki added 24 points and 12 rebounds and Antoine Wright scored a career-high 24 for the Mavericks.

Mavs get first home win, beat Grizzlies (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki had 25 points and 10 rebounds, Jason Kidd contributed 18 points and 13 boards, and the Dallas Mavericks beat the Memphis Grizzlies 91-76 on Friday night for their first home victory of the season. Jason Terry added 20 points for the Mavericks, returning from a 3-0 road trip. Dallas had been 0-4 at home, losing to playoff contenders Houston, Cleveland, the Los Angeles Lakers and...

Lakers beat Mavericks, improve to 6-0 (AP)

Down after one quarter, two and even three, the Los Angeles Lakers found themselves in an unfamiliar place. Yet even with the Dallas Mavericks getting terrific games out of Jason Kidd and Erick Dampier, Kobe Bryant and friends found a way to pull out another one. Trevor Ariza turned an offensive rebound into an emphatic, go-ahead dunk early in the fourth quarter and added an equally emphatic block...

Mavs aren't about to give up on Kidd, season
It wouldn't be the start of another NBA season without Jason Kidd trade rumors. Too bad Peter Vecsey says they aren't accurate.img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/Foxsports/rss/NBA/~4/440101810" height="1" width="1"/

Nets waive veteran F Van Horn, 3 others (AP)
Forward Keith Van Horn, who had not appeared in an NBA game since the 2005-06 season, was among four players the New Jersey Nets waived in reducing their roster to the 15-man limit. Guards Eddie Gill and Julius Hodge and forward Brian Hamilton were also released on Thursday. Van Horn was acquired in the eight-player trade that sent Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks in February.

Elder Kidd has game, rep to make Team USA go
He's 35 and a step slow, so why is Jason Kidd starting for Team USA? Mark Kriegel says he has the chops to bring home gold.

Sheridan: Team USA's golden oldie
Jason Kidd brings his perfect record to Team USA, but he's leaving his gold medal at home, writes Chris Sheridan.

Nets acquire G Dooling from Magic (AP)
The New Jersey Nets acquired guard Keyon Dooling from the Orlando Magic in a sign and trade deal on Monday. In exchange for Dooling, the Nets gave the Magic cash and the trade exception they got in the deal that sent Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. "Keyon is a versatile NBA veteran, and we are pleased to add him to our roster," Nets president Rod Thorn said.

Keys to gold for Team USA start with Kidd
Forget Kobe, LeBron and 'Melo. Mike Kahn's rundown of the keys for Team USA has Jason Kidd at the top of the list.

Diop rejoins Mavericks 6 months after trade
DeSagana Diop signed a five-year, $31 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, six months after Dallas sent him to New Jersey in the Jason Kidd trade. The Mavericks used their entire midlevel exception in their second free-agent deal with Diop since 2005. A lottery pick in Cleveland, Diop struggled before joining Dallas. He combined with Erick Dampier at center when the Mavericks reached the NBA finals in 2006 and won a franchise-record 67 games the next season. Diop averaged 2.

Diop rejoins Mavericks on five-year, $31M contract
DeSagana Diop signed a five-year, $31 million deal with the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday, six months after Dallas sent him to New Jersey in the Jason Kidd trade.

Source: Diop headed back to Mavericks (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks had to give up DeSagana Diop to get Jason Kidd. Now, the 7-foot center is headed back to Dallas. Diop agreed Wednesday to a $31 million, five-year contract with the Mavericks, according to a person close to the negotiations who requested anonymity because NBA rules prevent the deal from being signed until next week.

Nets sign draft picks Lopez, Anderson (AP)
The New Jersey Nets have signed their two first-round draft picks. Team president Rod Thorn announced the signings of Brook Lopez and Ryan Anderson on Wednesday. The Nets selected Lopez with their top pick at No. 10. He led Stanford in scoring at 19 points per game last season. Anderson was selected with the 21st pick, which New Jersey received as part of the trade that sent Jason Kidd to Dallas.

Nets decide to make wholesale changes (AP)
After the New Jersey Nets missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons, club president Rod Thorn took a long, hard look at the team and decided it was time for wholesale changes. The tinkering that started in February with the deal that sent perennial All-Star guard Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks became a full-scale overhaul Thursday when the Nets shipped Richard Jefferson to...

Nash drafts Davis, Kidd for charity soccer match
Baron Davis, Jason Kidd and international soccer star Thierry Henry have committed to join Steve Nash and longtime U.S. national team captain Claudio Reyna for a charity soccer match.

James, Bryant to lead US team
LeBron James will get another shot at Olympic gold, and this time, he'll have reigning MVP Kobe Bryant. James and Bryant, making his first Olympic appearance, will lead a U.S. team that hopes to capture the gold medal in Beijing in August after a third-place showing in Athens four years ago. They'll have plenty of help. Dwyane Wade, Carmelo Anthony and Jason Kidd were among the 12 players placed on the team Monday.

Kidd looks forward to another try for Olympic gold
Jason Kidd said he's looking forward to playing for the U.S. basketball team in Beijing in August -- even if it does cut into his golf game.

Report: Billups will pass on Olympics in Beijing
Chauncey Billups pulled himself out of consideration for a spot on the USA Basketball team in the Beijing Games, a person in the NBA told The Associated Press on Tuesday night. The person spoke on the condition of anonymity because he did not want to speak for Billups. Billups, an All-Star point guard for the Detroit Pistons, might've had a hard time making the team anyway with guards such as Jason Kidd, Dwyane Wade, Chris Paul and Deron Williams available for the roster.

Carlisle vows to pick up pace of Mavericks' offense
Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more.

Carlisle introduced as new Mavs coach
Rick Carlisle is ready to let Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks run. And run. And run some more. "When you play with Jason Kidd, you have to open it up," Carlisle said Wednesday. "Our wing guys are going to have to get conditioned to really run. The thing Jason Kidd does better than probably any point guard in the league is push the ball ahead.

LIVE: Hornets facing Mavs in Game 5
The Mavs got Jason Kidd to win a championship. The Hornets are poised to knock them out in the first round. Follow Game 5 LIVE here.

Kidd ejected, may have to miss Game 5 (AP)
Dallas point guard Jason Kidd was ejected for committing a flagrant foul on Jannero Pargo during the fourth quarter of Game 4 on Sunday night against the New Orleans Hornets. Kidd's status for Game 5 on Tuesday may be in jeopardy. Kidd was given a flagrant 2 -- which results in an immediate ejection and the NBA can review the play to determine whether a suspension is warranted.

Hornets primed to end Mavericks' season (AP)
Jannero Pargo's reaction to Jason Kidd's flagrant foul summed up the growth of the Hornets' confidence as they took a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series with the Dallas Mavericks. "We didn't want him to get suspended," Pargo said after practice Monday. "We want them to be at full strength and have their best team out there on the floor, so that way, if we get the win, it won't be tainted...

NBA opts not to suspend Kidd for flagrant foul
Jason Kidd won't be suspended for his flagrant foul on New Orleans' Jannero Pargo, meaning the Mavericks will have their starting point guard Tuesday night when they try to avoid elimination Tuesday night in Game 5. Kidd's takedown of Pargo drew an automatic ejection. The NBA reviewed the play Monday and determined further punishment wasn't necessary, league spokesman Tim Frank said. The play came with 7:16 left in the Hornets' 97-84 victory Sunday. Dallas trails 3-1 in the first-round series.

Kidd won't be suspended for flagrant foul on Pargo
The NBA has ruled that Jason Kidd will not be suspended for Game 5 in New Orleans after his hard takedown of Hornets guard Jannero Pargo in Game 4.

Ousting Kidd would be ultimate payoff for Scott
Jason Kidd helped force Byron Scott out in New Jersey. With Scott's Hornets up 2-0 vs. the Mavs, Ian O'Connor says it's karma.

Paul helps Hornets rip Mavs for 2-0 lead (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki skipped out to the perimeter, joining Jason Kidd as they attempted to trap Chris Paul. Paul promptly let them know they were in for long night, knifing into the lane on the dribble and dropping in a pretty floater. As brilliant as Paul was in his playoff debut last weekend, his encore was better.

Mavs focus on Paul after Game 1 loss (AP)
With a quick behind-the-back dribble, Chris Paul darted left. Jason Kidd and Jason Terry, who had converged in the back court in an effort to trap the Hornets' playmaker extraordinaire, nearly fell over each other as Paul streaked into the open court. And there lies the problem for Dallas Mavericks coach Avery Johnson.

Big changes likely in store for Nets (AP)
Jason Kidd's gone and the New Jersey Nets missed the playoffs for the first time in seven seasons. Expect president Rod Thorn to shake things up even more in the offseason. Coach Lawrence Frank appears safe after the Nets finished a 34-48 season on Wednesday night with a loss in Boston. There also doesn't seem to be any way that the Nets would deal either Vince Carter (21.3 points) or Devin Harris...

Kidd ensures Mavs-Hornets in 1st round (AP)

Jason Kidd had the 100th triple-double of his career and sparked a 30-8 stretch that sent the Dallas Mavericks past the New Orleans Hornets, 111-98 Wednesday night, and set up a first-round showdown between these teams. Kidd had 27 points, 10 assists and 10 rebounds for his first triple-double since rejoining the Mavericks, the team he was with when he broke into the NBA and began piling up the...

Cavaliers' James making case in MVP race (AP)
Kicking back near the rear of a charter bus, a sleepy LeBron James pulled up his sweatshirt's hood and contemplated a cat nap on a rainy afternoon in New Orleans. As Cleveland's superstar was about to doze off before departing for a community service event during a busy All-Star weekend, Jason Kidd came aboard and hustled down the aisle as if he were leading a three-on-one fastbreak.

In The Paint: Kidd in control
Jason Kidd had to step up while Dirk Nowitzki was out. Now both stars are sparking the resurgent Mavericks, says Marques Johnson.

Mavs rally from 13 down in 4th, top Suns (AP)

A hobbled Dirk Nowitzki brought the offense. Jason Kidd triggered the defense. The result was a fourth-quarter rally that may have saved the season for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Mavericks rallied from a 13 points down early in the fourth to stun the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Sunday.

Mavs rally from 13 down in 4th, top Suns (AP)

A hobbled Dirk Nowitzki brought the offense. Jason Kidd triggered the defense. The result was a fourth-quarter rally that may have saved the season for the Dallas Mavericks. Nowitzki scored 32 points and the Mavericks rallied from a 13 points down early in the fourth to stun the Phoenix Suns 105-98 on Sunday.

Nowitzki's return helps Mavs by Warriors (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki unexpectedly returned to the starting lineup and scored 18 points after missing four games with a high ankle sprain, and the Dallas Mavericks finally beat a winning team since acquiring Jason Kidd. Jason Terry equaled his season high with 31 points and Josh Howard added 28 for the Mavericks, whose 111-86 victory over Golden State on Wednesday night could be huge in the tight race for...

Kidd's 27 get Mavericks past Clippers (AP)

Jason Kidd scored 27 points, Josh Howard got 12 of his 25 in the fourth quarter, and the Dallas Mavericks held off the banged-up but stubborn Los Angeles Clippers 93-86 Monday night to complete a sweep of the four-game season series. The Mavericks are seventh in the Western Conference standings, five games behind front-running San Antonio and New Orleans with eight games remaining -- including the...

Mavs facing a short road out of playoffs
They can't beat winning teams. They can't win on the road. Mike Kahn says these last two weeks look bad for Jason Kidd's Mavs.

Nowitzki injury could rejuvenate Mavs
How can the Mavs possibly benefit from Dirk Nowitzki's absence? Marques Johnson says it could jump-start Jason Kidd and the offense.

Dirk out indefinitely with ankle, knee sprain
Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks is out indefinitely with a high ankle sprain and a mildly sprained knee. It's a blow to the Mavericks' title hopes - and perhaps their chances of making the playoffs. The team announced the diagnosis Monday, the day after the reigning MVP was injured during a game against San Antonio. The Mavs have lost three straight, continuing a spiral since adding Jason Kidd.

Mavs, Kidd facing a do-or-die now
After Dirk Nowitzki's injury, Mike Kahn says there'll be even more pressure on the Mavs and Jason Kidd in particular.

Kidd, Dirk help Mavs rout Nets 111-91 (AP)

Dirk Nowitzki scored 34 points and became the leading scorer in franchise history, helping the Dallas Mavericks beat the New Jersey Nets 111-91 Saturday night in the first meeting between the teams since making an eight-player deal featuring Jason Kidd. Brandon Bass added a career-high 19 points, and Kidd had 13 assists, five rebounds and three points as Dallas ended a three-game losing streak and...

Rockets win 17th straight behind McGrady (AP)

Tracy McGrady had 31 points and nine assists and Rafer Alston added a season-high 24 points, helping the Houston Rockets push their franchise-best winning streak to 17 games with a 113-98 victory over the Dirk Nowitzki-less Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night. Houston's streak is tied for seventh-best in NBA history.

Report: Mavericks' Kidd says he didn't quit on Nets
In an interview with the New York Daily News, Jason Kidd wanted to make one thing clear: Despite insinuations from Nets president Rod Thorn, he did not quit on the Nets.

Williams rallies Jazz past Mavs 116-110 (AP)

Deron Williams had 20 assists and 17 points, and Utah rallied for a 16-0 run late in the fourth quarter to beat the Dallas Mavericks 116-110 Monday night after the Jazz blew a huge lead. The Jazz took a 21-point lead shortly after forward Andrei Kirilenko was knocked out of the game with a hip injury on a flagrant foul by Dallas' Dirk Nowitzki in the first quarter.

Bryant's 52 lift Lakers over Mavs in OT (AP)

Kobe Bryant scored 30 of his 52 points in the fourth quarter and overtime Sunday to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 108-104 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Bryant hit the 50-point mark for the 22nd time in his career and first time this season. He went 15-of-27 from the floor and, constantly driving and drawing fouls, was 20-of-27 from the line.

New day, new showdown: LA-Dallas (LIVE)
Pau Gasol has made the Lakers a title threat. Does Jason Kidd do the same for the Mavs? Follow LIVE and see what you think.

Kidd shoots more, Mavericks get win (AP)

Jason Kidd now understands that the Dallas Mavericks want him to look for his shot. A night after being benched the final 34 seconds of a pivotal game in part because he was reluctant to shoot, Kidd scored a season-high 21 points and was an assist shy of a triple-double, leading the Dallas Mavericks to a 115-106 victory over the Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

Why wasn't Kidd on court in crunch time?
Jason Kidd couldn't quite lead the Mavs to a win in San Antonio. But don't blame him. Blame Avery Johnson, Charley Rosen says.

Duncan's 31 lift Spurs by Mavs 97-94 (AP)

Tim Duncan had 31 points and 15 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Dallas Mavericks 97-94 on Thursday night for their seventh straight win. Manu Ginobili added 17 points for San Antonio and Michael Finley scored 16. Dirk Nowitzki scored 28 points for the Mavericks and Josh Howard and reserve Brandon Bass each added 16.

Harris a winner in debut with Nets (AP)

It didn't take Devin Harris long to make the New Jersey Nets and their fans forget about Jason Kidd. Stepping on the court for the first time since being acquired last week in an eight-player trade for Kidd, Harris scored 16 of his 21 points in a spectacular game-changing early spurt that carried New Jersey to a 120-106 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night.

Kidd, Mavs take on Parker, Spurs
Jason Kidd, the Mavs' new motor, has delivered 40 assists in three straight wins. Can he keep it up tonight in San Antonio?

Nets want PG to 'take ownership' of team
The run to the playoffs for the New Jersey Nets is set to go through Devin Harris. The recently acquired point guard was given the job of directing the Nets' offense by coach Lawrence Frank Wednesday after practicing for the first time since the Jason Kidd deal with Dallas last week. "We really want him to take ownership with this," Frank said. "We want him to feel comfortable with this, be assertive and have the freedom to make some play calls.

Mavericks sign C Magloire (AP)
The Dallas Mavericks signed free agent Jamaal Magloire to add depth at center that's been missing since DeSagana Diop went to New Jersey in the trade for Jason Kidd. Magloire should be available for practice Wednesday and could play as early as Thursday when Dallas visits San Antonio. "We were concerned about our backup center spot after the trade and this will provide us some much needed depth,"...

Mavericks win in Kidd's home debut (AP)

Welcome back Jason Kidd. In his first home game with the Dallas Mavericks in more than 11 years, Kidd had 11 points with nine rebounds and eight assists in a 102-94 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Monday night. Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points for the Mavericks, who never trailed after Kidd had an assist on Josh Howard's 3-pointer that opened the scoring a minute into the game and won their 11th...

Bulls G Hinrich ejected for technicals (AP)
Chicago Bulls guard Kirk Hinrich was ejected from Monday night's game against Dallas after getting two technical fouls in a matter of seconds. Hinrich and Dallas guard Jason Kidd were fighting for a loose ball at Chicago's end of the court when the ball went out of bounds with 2:20 left in the first half.

Kidd makes home debut with Mavericks (AP)
The Kidd finally got back to Dallas on Monday night. All-Star point guard Jason Kidd, obviously more experienced and in a different situation than when he left, played his first home game for the Dallas Mavericks since 1996. It's also Kidd's first home game since being traded last week from New Jersey to the team that drafted him No.

Kidd racks up 17 assists as Mavs romp (AP)

Jason Kidd tied his season high with 17 assists in his third game with Dallas and Dirk Nowitzki scored 29 points to lead the Mavericks to a 99-83 win over Minnesota on Sunday night. Jason Terry added 20 points and Josh Howard 14 as the Mavericks sent the last-place Timberwolves to their seventh loss in eight games.

Jefferson's 36 help Nets down Pacers (AP)

Richard Jefferson equaled his season high with 36 points and Vince Carter added 24 as the New Jersey Nets beat the Indiana Pacers 102-91 on Saturday night and split the home-and-home series. The Nets, who lost in Indianapolis on Friday, are 2-1 since trading Jason Kidd to Dallas in a multiplayer deal on Tuesday.

Dirk, Kidd too much for Grizzlies (AP)

Jason Kidd's second game with Dallas went much better than his first. Dirk Nowitzki scored 27 points and Kidd had 15 assists to lead the Mavericks to a 98-83 win over the Memphis Grizzlies on Friday night. "He was decisive and knew who he wanted to get the ball to, when he wanted to get it to them, and he looked like he found his rhythm," said Jason Terry, who scored 22 points for Dallas on 9-of-15...

LeBron gives his approval on Cavs' trade
LeBron James danced in his seat. Guess he likes the trades. James, who had been hoping the Cavaliers would pull the trigger on a deal prior to Thursday's trading deadline, gave his stamp of approval to the club's acquisition of Ben Wallace, Wally Szczerbiak, Joe Smith and Delonte West - four players the Cavs feel can get them an NBA title. "I'm excited," he said. Jason Kidd may have been James' No. 1 choice, but he wasn't complaining about Cleveland's new quartet.

Kidd reintroduced in Dallas
Jason Kidd is a member of the Dallas Mavericks. Again. Finally. The long-discussed, once-scuttled and ultimately reconfigured deal to bring Kidd from New Jersey back to the team that drafted him was finalized Tuesday.

Harris will be out at least 2 weeks
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Marcus Williams is expected to start at point guard when New Jersey faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Harris says he'll be out at least 1 week
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. Marcus Williams is expected to start at point guard when New Jersey faces the Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night.

Paul outplays Kidd, spoils Mavs' debut (AP)

Chris Paul had 31 points, 11 assist and a career-high nine steals, spoiling Jason Kidd's debut with Dallas and lifting the New Orleans Hornets to a 104-93 victory over the Mavericks on Wednesday night. Kidd, acquired Tuesday from New Jersey, looked out of sorts at times, committing six turnovers. Meanwhile, Paul's dazzling performance on both ends of the floor had the enraptured crowd on its feet,...

Nets win first game without Kidd 110-102 (AP)

Marcus Williams, in his first game as Jason Kidd's temporary replacement at point guard, combined with Richard Jefferson for New Jersey's first 10 points of overtime, and the Nets beat the Chicago Bulls 110-102 on Wednesday night. Vince Carter led the Nets with a season-high 33 points, though appeared to be grabbing at his hamstring as the game ended.

Newly traded Harris not ready for Nets' lineup yet
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more.

Harris' Nets debut put on hold (AP)
Devin Harris says he won't take Jason Kidd's place in the Nets' lineup for a week or more. Harris is recovering from what he called a "grade two" ankle sprain. He has already missed three weeks with the injury. He was acquired by the Nets in an eight-player deal on Tuesday that sent Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks.

No rest needed: Kidd ready for debut with Mavs
Jason Kidd delivered an early message to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates: Be ready for his passes, whether they think they're covered or not.

Kidd's advice to new teammates: Be ready
Jason Kidd delivered an early message to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates: Be ready for his passes, whether they think they're covered or not. "I've always felt my teammates are always open." Kidd said. "When you think it's not coming, then that's when it is.

Kidd's advice to Mavericks: Be ready (AP)

Jason Kidd delivered an early message to his new Dallas Mavericks teammates: Be ready for his passes, whether they think they're covered or not. "I've always felt my teammates are always open." Kidd said. "When you think it's not coming, then that's when it is." Kidd was set to make his Mavericks debut against the New Orleans Hornets on Wednesday night, so invigorated by the prospect of playing for...

Nets ship Kidd to Mavs in eight-player deal
This time, it's for real: Jason Kidd is going to Dallas. The All-Star point guard was officially traded on Tuesday in an eight-player deal.

Nets complete trade of Kidd to Mavericks (AP)
The Jason Kidd era is over in New Jersey. The New Jersey Nets and Dallas on Tuesday completed a trade sending the All-Star to the Mavericks, who now have one of the NBA's best point guards as they look toward the playoffs. This will be Kidd's second stint with Dallas. The eight-player deal, in the making since before the All-Star break, sends Kidd, forward Malik Allen and guard Antoine Wright to...

Kidd deal to Mavericks nearing completion
The blockbuster trade that will send Jason Kidd to the Mavericks looks like it's back on.

Lakers are clear trade winners
Now that Jason Kidd is finally a Maverick, Mike Kahn looks at the three blockbuster deals so far and declares a winner.

Report: Nets, Mavs have new Kidd deal in place
Jason Kidd is headed to the Dallas Mavericks after all, although in a trade that's slightly different than originally arranged. The new deal — as reported by various media outlets Sunday night, all citing anonymous sources — has Kidd and forward Malik Allen going to Dallas for point guard Devin Harris, center DeSagana Diop and swingman Maurice Ager, plus a few new pieces — retired forward Keith Van Horn and Trenton Hassell.

Nets unsure of future with Kidd's potential trade
The New Jersey Nets might need to get used to not seeing Jason Kidd at practice. The team returned to the court Monday without their All-Star point guard, whose status remained in limbo while rumors persist that his trade to the Dallas Mavericks is growing increasingly imminent.

NBA's stars ready to shine
Kobe will play despite his injured pinkie. Jason Kidd will play despite trade rumors. Fans of the NBA All-Star Game should benefit.

Paul hits 4 half-court shots in a minute
King James' reign as half-court shot champion of the world was a brief one. Hometown favorite Chris Paul usurped LeBron James and Jason Kidd as the leader in the friendly competition after the Western Conference All-Stars finished a brief practice on Saturday afternoon. The Eastern and Western conference All-Star squads each selected a handful of players to attempt as many half-court shots as they could in one minute.

Report: Nets-Mavs have new Kidd deal in place
Jason Kidd may end up a Maverick after all.

Source: Obstacles mean Kidd deal is 'going away'
There is a rising possibility that Jason Kidd's expected trade to from New Jersey to Dallas won't happen before the league's trade deadline Thursday at 3 p.m. ET.



Nets' Thorn: 'You can't make deals like that'
Nets president Rod Thorn said Friday he has no side deal with Mavericks swingman Jerry Stackhouse, an illegal arrangement that could put a potential Jason Kidd-to-Dallas trade in jeopardy. The Nets thought they had worked out a deal with the Mavericks on Wednesday that would have sent Kidd to Dallas, but the trade is on hold because Devean George exercised his right to block it.

Thorn: No side deal with Stackhouse (AP)
Nets president Rod Thorn said Friday he has no side deal with Mavericks swingman Jerry Stackhouse, an illegal arrangement that could put a potential Jason Kidd-to-Dallas trade in jeopardy. The Nets thought they had worked out a deal with the Mavericks on Wednesday that would have sent Kidd to Dallas, but the trade is on hold because Devean George exercised his right to block it.

NBA All-Stars help Katrina victims (AP)
As the charter bus turned right on to Lizardi Street and descended into this city's crippled Lower Ninth Ward, the lighthearted mood on board turned serious and sobering. Through the windows on both sides, LeBron James, Steve Nash, Jason Kidd and other NBA All-Stars viewed unimaginable devastation. Suddenly, those horrific TV images and photographs burst to life.

Paul, West keep focus on New Orleans (AP)
There may be no better opportunity for Chris Paul to capitalize on his emerging stardom than here, at his first NBA All-Star weekend. Averaging 20.5 points, 10.9 assists and 2.6 steals, Paul has led the New Orleans Hornets to the top of the powerful Western Conference. Yet when asked on Friday what it means to be compared to the likes of Jason Kidd and Steve Nash, the Hornets' point guard passed,...

Bryant, Kidd await fates as All-Star Game nears
Kobe Bryant will start for the Western Conference in the All-Star game, and Jason Kidd will be in the lineup for the East.

Stackhouse arrangement may be too shady for Stern
Devean George might not be the only Mav messing up the Jason Kidd trade. Jerry Stackhouse is saying too much, Peter Vecsey says.

All-Stars Bryant and Kidd in limbo (AP)
Kobe Bryant will start for the Western Conference in the All-Star game, and Jason Kidd will be in the lineup for the East. Probably. But with Bryant's right pinkie in a splint and Kidd stuck somewhere between New Jersey and Dallas in the midst of a trade on hold, nothing was a guarantee for either player Friday.

Dirk leads Mavs past Kidd talk, Blazers (AP)

Devean George skipped pregame shooting Wednesday night because he was talking to his agent about whether to accept a trade that would've brought Jason Kidd to the Dallas Mavericks. The Mavs probably wish he'd taken the game off to think about it some more. George nixed the deal, then went 0-for-11, failing to score a point in 33 minutes against the Portland Trail Blazers.

No Kidd for Nets in loss to Raptors (AP)
Still reeling from news that Jason Kidd was likely to be traded soon, the rest of the New Jersey Nets didn't put up much of a fight against the Toronto Raptors. Chris Bosh had 27 points, Jose Calderon had 22 points and 12 assists and the Raptors beat the Nets 109-91 on Wednesday night in the final game for both teams before the All-Star break.

Kidd-to-Dallas deal hits snag over George's contract
Jason Kidd appeared to be on his way to Dallas. That was until Devean George blocked the deal with a provision in his contract.

Kidd-to-Dallas deal hits snag over George's contract
NBA star Jason Kidd appeared headed to the Dallas Mavericks on Wednesday - until Devean George's contract got in the way.

James not granted wish to play with Kidd (AP)
Jason Kidd appears to be on the move again, but he's not going where LeBron James hoped. A proposed blockbuster deal sending Kidd from the New Jersey Nets to the Dallas Mavericks -- the team he started his NBA career with -- for as many as five players was met with disappointment by James on Wednesday.

Trade is a Net gain ... and good for Mavs too
The Mavs needed Jason Kidd. The Nets needed to build for the future. This imminent trade should benefit both, Charley Rosen says.

Stackhouse: Kidd headed to Mavericks (AP)
Jason Kidd appears headed back to where his career began, rejoining the Dallas Mavericks in the latest Western Conference megatrade. Kidd is the centerpiece of a proposed deal between the Mavericks and New Jersey. Various media reports say Dallas will send emerging point guard Devin Harris, veteran Jerry Stackhouse and reserves DeSagana Diop, Devean George and Maurice Ager to the Nets, with forward...

Fantasy Extra: Kidd-Mavericks Fantasy analysis
Jason Kidd returns to Dallas and further strengthens the Western Conference while the Nets receive a bunch of spare parts in return. Our Jamey Eisenberg evaluates from a Fantasy perspective.

Reports: Mavs close to deal for Kidd
The Lakers got Pau. The Suns got Shaq. Now the Mavs are reportedly close to landing Jason Kidd in yet another blockbuster.

Reports: Nets set to deal Kidd to Mavs
Jason Kidd was supposed to usher in a new era for the Mavericks when they drafted him in 1994. Now, he may get a second chance.

Cuban: Numbers don't add up to make Kidd trade
With the NBA trade deadline just over a week away, don't expect the Mavericks to make a play for New Jersey Nets point guard Jason Kidd.

Nets use 21-0 run to bury Mavericks (AP)

Vince Carter scored 25 of his 29 points after nearly being knocked out by an elbow to the head, and the inconsistent New Jersey Nets ran off 21 straight points to stun the Dallas Mavericks 101-82 on Sunday night. Richard Jefferson added 19 points and Jason Kidd put aside trade rumors once again to finish with 13 points, 14 assists and six rebounds, falling four rebounds shy of his 100th career...

Kidd's triple-double leads Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd has his first triple-double since demanding a trade, Richard Jefferson scored 23 points and the New Jersey Nets turned in a rare strong performance in beating the Charlotte Bobcats 104-90 on Friday night. Kidd had 19 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists in his NBA-leading 12th triple-double, but his first since Jan.

Howard's 21 lead Magic over fading Nets (AP)

Dwight Howard had 21 points and 13 rebounds as the Orlando Magic avenged a one-point loss to the New Jersey Nets last month with a 100-84 win Wednesday night. Vince Carter led the Nets with 18 points, while Jason Kidd had 13 points and seven assists. Six Magic players scored in double figures. Hedo Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis both scored 19, and Keyon Dooling, Brian Cook and Jameer Nelson each added...

Nets end road skid, beat woeful Heat (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 25 points, Josh Boone added 15 and the New Jersey Nets snapped a seven-game road losing streak by beating the Miami Heat 94-85 on Friday night. Vince Carter had 14 points and 11 rebounds, and Jason Kidd finished with 11 points and 12 assists for the Nets, who have won two straight following a nine-game losing streak.

LeBron: 'I would love to have' Kidd on Cavs
Jason Kidd wants out of New Jersey, and at least one NBA star would be happy to have a new teammate.

Kidd deal won't be easy
Yeah, guard Jason Kidd wants out. But the combination of his huge contract and the NBA trade market makes that tricky, Mike Kahn says.

Kidd's forcing Nets' hand on floor
Is Jason Kidd sabotaging the Nets? Peter Vecsey isn't sure, but he knows Kidd's play on the floor is forcing the team's hand.

Kidd helps Nets end 9-game losing streak (AP)

This is why the New Jersey Nets won't just give Jason Kidd away. Kidd scored of seven of his nine points in the final 1:42 and added 11 assists as the Nets snapped a nine-game losing streak with an 87-80 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Tuesday night. Ignoring the distractions Kidd created a day earlier with his comments encouraging a trade, the Nets held the Bucks to 37.5 percent shooting and...

Kidd cheered despite trade request
Jason Kidd was cheered by Nets fans despite requesting a trade.

Kidd forcing Nets' hand on floor
Is Jason Kidd sabotaging the Nets? Peter Vecsey isn't sure, but he knows Kidd's play on the floor is forcing the team's hand.

Kidd asks Nets for trade, misses shootaround
Jason Kidd says he wants to be traded, and New Jersey's All-Star point guard missed Tuesday's team shootaround. "We tried to make this work. We've found out it doesn't," Kidd told ESPN The Magazine on Monday. "It's time for us all to move on." The Nets, losers of nine in a row, were scheduled to play the Milwaukee Bucks at home Tuesday night. Nets president Rod Thorn did not immediately return a phone message Tuesday.

Calm Kidd says it's time to 'move on' from N.J.
Jason Kidd and his agent are exploring trade opportunities.

All-Star nods should reflect records
Jason Kidd and Dwyane Wade are now annual All-Star shoe-ins. Peter Vecsey wonders why they get to go if their teams stink.

Knicks clinch season series against Nets (AP)

Jamal Crawford scored a season-high 35 points and hit a tiebreaking 3-pointer, leading New York to a 111-105 victory Wednesday night over the New Jersey Nets that gave the Knicks the season series for the first time in eight years. Zach Randolph added 24 points and 11 rebounds for the Knicks, who are 3-0 against their cross-river rivals after the Nets had owned the series since Jason Kidd arrived...

Kidd's triple-double streak ends in win (AP)

In lieu of a fourth straight triple-double, Jason Kidd gladly watched the fourth quarter on the bench at the end of a blowout. Richard Jefferson scored 28 points and the New Jersey Nets cruised to a 99-88 victory over the Seattle SuperSonics on Wednesday night in a rout that prevented Kidd from becoming the first player to record four straight triple-doubles since Michael Jordan in 1989.

Kidd has another triple-double in loss (AP)

Jason Richardson scored 25 points and the hot-shooting Charlotte Bobcats overcame Jason Kidd's third consecutive triple-double to beat the New Jersey Nets 115-99 on Tuesday night. Gerald Wallace added 21 points and 11 rebounds and Emeka Okafor and Nazr Mohammed added 17 points apiece for the Bobcats, who shot 59 percent in their highest-scoring game of the season.

Kidd helps Nets to fifth straight win (AP)

Jason Kidd had 10 points, 14 assists and 13 rebounds for his ninth triple-double of the season, New Jersey opened the fourth quarter with a 15-0 run and the Nets beat the Atlanta Hawks 113-107 on Saturday night. Kidd's second triple-double in two games came in New Jersey's fifth straight win, moving the Nets (17-16) above .500 for the first time since November.

Carter, Nets notch fourth straight win (AP)

Vince Carter scored 30 points and the New Jersey Nets won a season-high fourth straight game with a 102-96 victory over Charlotte on Friday night, the Bobcats' 11th consecutive road loss. An under-the-weather Richard Jefferson added 28 points, and Jason Kidd had 11 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds for his eighth triple-double of the season to help the Nets win for the sixth time in seven games.

Nets come from 15 down to beat Magic (AP)

After leading the Nets to another win, point guard Jason Kidd did not want to talk about reaching his latest milestones. Kidd proved again why he is one of the NBA's most versatile guards, making a key defensive stop and nearly getting a triple double to lift the New Jersey Nets over the Orlando Magic in a 96-95 comeback Wednesday night.

Nets come from 15 down to beat Magic (AP)

Jason Kidd almost had a triple-double and made a key defensive stop and the New Jersey Nets overcame a 15-point deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 96-95 Wednesday night. Vince Carter had 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists, and Kidd had 10 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists. Hedo Turkoglu had 23 points for Orlando on 7-for-17 shooting, Carlos Arroyo had 16 points and seven assists,...

Carter, Kidd rally Nets by Bucks 97-95 (AP)

Vince Carter scored eight of his 23 points in the final four minutes, Jason Kidd added 11 of his 17 in the fourth quarter, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Milwaukee Bucks 97-95 on Saturday night. Richard Jefferson had 19 for the Nets, who have won four of five. Kidd finished with 15 assists but six turnovers.

Jefferson, Carter lead Nets over Wizards (AP)

Richard Jefferson had 26 points, Vince Carter added 24 and Jason Kidd just missed his 95th triple-double, leading the New Jersey Nets to a 109-106 victory over the Washington Wizards on Friday night. Kidd finished with 20 points, 12 assists and eight rebounds as New Jersey earned only its fourth win in the last 14 home games.

Jefferson, Kidd lead Nets past Warriors (AP)

New Jersey's Big Three came up big in the end, and also got some help inside from Josh Boone. Richard Jefferson scored 31 points, Jason Kidd collected his 94th career triple-double and the Nets beat the Golden State Warriors 100-95 on Saturday night. Vince Carter finished with 23 points, including a clutch 3-pointer with 24.6 seconds left, for the Nets, who led by 14 in the first half and needed...

Salmons helps Kings beat slumping Nets (AP)

On the best scoring night of his eight-year NBA career, John Salmons' best move came when he gave the ball up. With New Jersey's defense collapsing on him in the closing seconds Tuesday night, Salmons drove the lane and kicked the ball out to teammate Francisco Garcia, who sank a 3-pointer with 15 seconds left that helped Sacramento beat the slumping Nets 106-101.

Model accuses Kidd of groping in lawsuit (AP)
New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd is being sued by a 23-year-old model who accuses him of groping and threatening her at a Manhattan nightclub two months ago. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court, says Kidd "battered and assaulted" the woman in the Lower West Side club Tenjune on Oct. 10 when he "grabbed her buttocks and crotch on multiple occasions." "He kept staring at her and then...

Lawsuit accuses Kidd of molestation
New Jersey Nets star Jason Kidd is being sued by a 23-year-old model who accuses him of groping and threatening her at a Manhattan nightclub two months ago. The lawsuit, filed in Manhattan's state Supreme Court, says Kidd "battered and assaulted" the woman in the Lower West Side club Tenjune on Oct. 10 when he "grabbed her buttocks and crotch on multiple occasions." "He kept staring at her and then went over and grabbed her butt," the woman's lawyer, Russell S. Adler, said Friday.

Trade Bynum? Are you Kidd-ing?
Andrew Bynum has surprised this season. So even as the Jason Kidd rumors rumble, Randy Hill thinks the Lakers should stay put.

Kidd at shootaround, expected to play vs. Rockets
Jason Kidd attended the New Jersey Nets shootaround Friday and is expected to play against the Houston Rockets.

Kidd expected to play against Houston
Jason Kidd attended the New Jersey Nets shootaround Friday and is expected to play against the Houston Rockets. Barring a change in his health, coach Lawrence Frank said Kidd would play. Kidd did not talk to the media. Kidd sat out Wednesday's loss to the New York Knicks because of a migraine, which fueled speculation that the eight-time All-Star was staging a personal one-day strike to induce a trade or force a new contract. On Thursday, Kidd said the migraine prevented him from playing.

Kidd back, but Nets lose at home again (AP)

The Houston Rockets jumped out early, then talked afterward about how well they responded to New Jersey's run. What run? Yao Ming had 25 points and 11 rebounds, Tracy McGrady added 24 points, and the Rockets never trailed in a 96-89 victory over the Nets on Friday night. The game was never really in doubt after the first 10 minutes.

Thorn: Kidd missed game with illness
Jason Kidd was sick - not "on strike" - when the eight-time All Star missed New Jersey's game against the New York Knicks, Nets president Rod Thorn said Thursday. Thorn said did not believe reports in newspapers and on the Internet that Kidd boycotted the game to force the team to give him a new contract or trade him. "He was sick," Thorn said in a telephone interview with The Associated Press, adding that he spoke with Kidd on Thursday morning.

Thorn: Kidd was sick, not 'on strike' (AP)
Jason Kidd was sick -- not "on strike" -- when the eight-time All Star missed New Jersey's game against the New York Knicks, Nets president Rod Thorn said Thursday. Thorn said did not believe reports in newspapers and on the Internet that Kidd boycotted the game to force the team to give him a new contract or trade him.

Week 6 Fantasy Stockwatch
Our Jamey Eisenberg likes how Andre Miller and Andres Nocioni are playing, but can't say good things about veterans Jason Kidd and Chris Bosh in his latest Fantasy Stockwatch.

Kidd's absence triggers trade speculation
Jason Kidd was "on strike" last night, several team sources claimed. He essentially called in sick, perhaps seeking to force a trade from the Nets or gain a contract extension.

Playing the Waiver Wire: Net gain?
The Jason Kidd trade rumors are back and that means its time to start thinking about what the Nets would look like without Mr. Triple-Double. Sergio Gonzalez takes a look at who benefits from a Fantasy standpoint in his latest Playing the Waiver Wire.

Kidd: 'I am human ... I just couldn't go'
Jason Kidd insisted a migraine caused him to miss a New Jersey Nets game, brushing aside reports he was staging a personal one-day strike to induce a trade or force a new contract. "I didn't miss a game due to unhappiness, that's the first thing to clear up," the All-Star guard said Thursday at a news conference he called at the Nets' headquarters. Kidd said he was hit in the mouth Tuesday night in a game against Cleveland, and he later developed a migraine.

On strike? You've got to be Kidd-ing
If Jason Kidd skipped a game for no good reason, he may get what he wants. But it would tarnish his legacy, Mike Vaccaro says.

Nets' Kidd refutes reports that he is 'on strike'
Jason Kidd said he had a migraine and was not "on strike" -- refuting a newspaper report as to why he missed New Jersey's game on Wednesday against the New York Knicks.

Carter helps Nets end 5-game home skid (AP)

Vince Carter came off the bench to score 24 points Saturday night, and the New Jersey Nets ended a five-game home losing streak with a 94-92 overtime victory over the Philadelphia 76ers. Jason Kidd equaled his season high with 19 points for New Jersey. Richard Jefferson had 23 and Antoine Wright 15. Andre Iguodala paced the 76ers with 24.

Kidd helps Nets edge Lakers 102-100 (AP)

The New Jersey Nets have taken to heart Jason Kidd's comments about the team's desire to win. There was no giving in against Los Angeles on Sunday night. Kidd had 15 points, 14 assists and seven rebounds leading the Nets to a 102-100 victory over the Lakers and Kobe Bryant, who had 31 points. During New Jersey's recent six-game losing streak, Kidd was quoted in New York papers as saying that the...

Dime's Friday preview
Kevin Durant gets a look Friday at Vince Carter, but Dime is wondering what Jason Kidd might do against Seattle's point guards.

Kidd's triple-double helps Nets end skid (AP)

While Vince Carter's return boosted the New Jersey Nets, it was Jason Kidd's leadership that got them a victory. Kidd had 12 points, 11 rebounds and 13 assists, and the Nets snapped a six-game losing streak with a 106-101 win over the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson scored 30 points for the Nets, who welcomed back Carter after he missed five games with a sprained ankle.

Nets no match for Jazz
Considering the circumstances, Jason Kidd and the Nets looked every bit as awful against the Jazz as Dime Smack expected.

Paul's late layup lifts Hornets by Nets (AP)

The New Orleans Hornets still aren't quite sure how they won this one. Chris Paul made sure they couldn't lose it. Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd.

Nets fall without Carter
Chris Paul made the tiebreaking layup with 2.6 seconds left and finished with a season-high 27 points, leading the New Orleans Hornets to an 84-82 victory over the New Jersey Nets on Monday night. Paul added seven assists and six rebounds in his marquee point guard matchup with Jason Kidd. He had another huge play shortly before his basket, coming up with a steal after his own miss and finding Morris Peterson, who converted a four-point play to tie it with a minute left.

Jefferson, Nets hold off Hawks 87-82 (AP)

Richard Jefferson scored 25 points and Antoine Wright added 15 to lead the New Jersey Nets to an 87-82 victory over the Atlanta Hawks on Tuesday night. Jason Kidd had nine points, 12 assists and nine rebounds in nearly collecting his second straight triple-double and helping New Jersey win for the third time in four games.

Kidd's triple-double powers Nets to win (AP)

Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds.

Kidd, Jefferson, Carter help Nets win
Jason Kidd had a triple-double with 16 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists, and Richard Jefferson scored 22 points to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 93-88 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Vince Carter added 18 points for the Nets. Andre Iguodala led the Sixers with 16 points, and Kyle Korver had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Kidd thwarted a late Sixers rally with a 3-pointer from the left side to give the Nets an 86-80 lead.

Raptors avenge playoff loss, rout Nets (AP)

Andrea Bargnani scored 21 points Friday night to lead Toronto to a 106-69 victory over New Jersey in the first meeting between the teams since the Nets ousted the Raptors in the opening round of last season's playoffs. The Raptors had payback in mind. Chris Bosh had 15 points and Juan Dixon 14 for Toronto.

Unwanted Wright helps Nets top Bulls (AP)

Unwanted Antoine Wright scored 14 of his career-high 21 points in the fourth quarter and overtime to lead the New Jersey Nets to a 112-103 victory over the distracted Chicago Bulls on Wednesday night. Richard Jefferson added 29 points and 10 rebounds, Vince Carter had 24 points and a big steal late and Jason Kidd handed out 13 assists to lead the Nets to their 12th straight win over Chicago in New...

Nets fine being out of the spotlight (AP)
Being out of the spotlight in the Eastern Conference is just fine with the New Jersey Nets. Let the new-look Celtics, the young Bulls, and LeBron James and his Cavaliers have all the attention heading into the season. The Nets believe that with Jason Kidd, Vince Carter, Richard Jefferson and a two-deep rotation at every position, they have more than enough to make the playoffs for a seventh...

Kidd plays 30 minutes as Nets top Knicks
Jason Kidd made his preseason debut, and the New Jersey Nets looked sharp with their starting five finally on the floor in a 102-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Vince Carter scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Richard Jefferson added 15 for the Nets, who pulled away for good late in the first half en route to their second easy victory over the Knicks this month. Kidd finished with 10 points, six rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes.

Nets' Kidd scores 10 in preseason debut (AP)

Jason Kidd made his preseason debut, and the New Jersey Nets looked sharp with their starting five finally on the floor in a 102-86 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday night. Vince Carter scored 22 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Richard Jefferson added 15 for the Nets, who pulled away for good late in the first half en route to their second easy victory over the Knicks this month.

Jason Kidd has strained lower back
New Jersey Nets guard Jason Kidd underwent an MRI today, October 18, which confirmed a  strained lower back, which he incurred at practice on Sunday, October 14.  Following the MRI, Kidd was administered an epidural to aid in reducing the inflammation of the area surrounding the disc.  Kidd is expected to return to practice during [...]

Kidd accused of groping; rep say it's 'fabrication'
Jason Kidd has been accused of groping a woman at a club, but his representatives vehemently denie the charge.

Woman, 23, files complaint against Kidd
A woman has accused NBA star Jason Kidd of harassing and groping her this month at a trendy Manhattan nightspot. Kidd spokesman Scott Miranda said the accusation was "a complete fabrication and it is sad that someone would make something like this up." The New York Police Department confirmed Wednesday the 23-year-old woman filed a complaint against another club-goer on Oct. 11, a day after she said she was harassed and groped her at the Tenjune club.

Nets' Kidd accused of groping woman (AP)
A woman has accused NBA star Jason Kidd of harassing and groping her this month at a trendy Manhattan nightspot. Kidd spokesman Scott Miranda said the accusation was "a complete fabrication and it is sad that someone would make something like this up." The New York Police Department confirmed Wednesday the 23-year-old woman filed a complaint against another club-goer on Oct.

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