I wouldn't put too much stock into the Kidd doesn't want to play for POR. I have no doubt that it isn't on his "wish" list, but he really has to weigh the prospects of playing in N J with the team they currently have or going to POR. Which situation is a better one for him?
Playing alonside Jefferson, Mercer, Collins and Williams?
or
Playing alonside Damon\NVE, Miles, Zach and Theo?
BTW, if you thought Jefferson excelled when playing next to Kidd, just wait and see what playiong alongside Kidd would do for Darius.
It is a risk for POR, but if it is a deal for SAR, then I think it is a risk worth taking. IF Kidd was 100% healty I just don't think there is a chance in hell that this deal happens. It is only b\c of his injury and his desire to be out of NJ, sooner rather than later IMO that this is even being considered. The surgery performed on Kidd was not exactly the same as performed on Penny, I don't think it will have the same negative effects on Kidd as it did on Penny.
Also, I think you could see an Alonzo Mourning and one of NJ trade exceptions included for Damon Stoudamire (likely) or NVE. This would give NJ a TON of expiring cap relief, which could help speed up their rebuilding process and I think Mourning in a b\u role in POR would be fantastic.
POR trades SAR, Damon and Stepania
NJ trades KIdd, Mourning and uses a TE to make up the difference (IF I understand how they worj correctly)
This would make the sudden change in talks b\t Zach and POR mgmt IMO, and usually what is the most obvious reason, is in fact the case.
Kidd's game has never revolved around his speed, his on court IQ is off the charts and that is something that will not decline as he ages IMO. This is waht the POR doctors get paid for, to assess his ability to return, and if they give him a clearance sign, you pull the trigger, no questions asked.
I still don't think Zach is worth the max, just b\c, IMO MEM and UTA overpaid doesn't justify that POR should, but the only logical reason that I can see for the sudden reversal in upping their offer is if SAR is on his way out the door. I would not be adverse to seeing this deal happen at all. Althoughj, I maintain serious reservations about Zach's ability to live up to (on and off the court) a franchise player\"max level" contract. He is good, just not THAT good IMO.
BTW, I would LOVE to see POR pry Keith Bogans out of ORL.
Bogans and change for Qyntel Woods?
Please??
Heck, or a Dajuan Wagner for Woods, Wagner could play alonside a Kidd (just like a Damon or NVE would) or for that matter a DA as well (not preferable, but it could work). Having a 6'5 PG, opene up the possibilities or makes it a lot more palatable to have a smaller (6'1-6'3) SG.
Zach rejects new contract offer
Trail Blazers Fan since Walton was injured the first time! 
ridiculous....
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