It's not all sweetness and light at the IZOD (When is it ever?). Columnists Harvey Araton of the Times, Steve Politi of the Star-Ledger and Ian O'Connor of the Record all take a deep look at the schizophrenic relationship between Jason Kidd and the Nets, particularly the man who brought him in and then sent him away, Rod Thorn. They consider each other friends, even after all the tumult that ruined last season.
- Billups Gives Nuggets What Mavericks Lack in Kidd - Harvey Araton - New York Times
- Harris makes it easier for fans to cheer Kidd - Steve Politi - Star-Ledger
- O'Connor: Remembering good Kidd, bad Kidd - Ian O'Connor - The Record