Most NBA pundits believe Rod Thorn and Kiki Vandeweghe took the measure of Mark Cuban last February. But in Dallas, the Mavs' recent winning streak has beat writers offering their own spin: that in spite of Devin Harris' breakout, the deal is working just as well for the Mavs as it is for the Nets. They point to Kidd's pass-first mentality and suggest the new Harris and Dirk Nowitzki couldn't have co-existed.
- The Beat: Devin Harris (video) - Marc Fein, Frank Isola & David Aldridge - ESPN
- Despite naysayers, Mavs are happy to have veteran Kidd in lineup - Jim Reeves - Fort Worth Star-Telegram
- Inside the NBA: Devin Harris (Video) - Ernie Johnson et al. - NBA.com
- Wiz-bang disaster (reprise) - Dave D'Alessandro - Nets Blast
- Minnesota Memories: Final Chapter of the Jason Kidd Saga - Matthew McQueeny - NJ.com
- Race to the MVP: Another point guard joins the mix - Rob Peterson - NBA.com
- Nets’ Harris takes flight - Al Iannazzone - The Record