I'm not even a Mavs fan really (though I do generally like them), and this is nearly an incomprehensible trade for me.  Pure panic move.  Unlike Phoenix, the Mavs have a young-ish core and didn't need to go this route.  We'll see how it turns out.  Stats say no, but Kidd's leadership is hard to quantify.

Look at where this team has been without him. Completely and utterly lost. He creates evertyhing for them. He's the only penetrator, a decent enough passer, great athleticism. I could name you dozens of top 5 picks off the top of my head who brought less to the table after this length of time.
And if you think Kidd is going to defend guys as fast as Deron Williams or Baron Davis.. I pray you're correct, but I don't see it.
He's not Stockton. Stockton was a skinny little guy, Kidd's an oversized PG. Different games, different career trajectories. Will he still be useful in two years? Yes. Will he have value? Not really.
But this is what worries me.
My question is this: If Devin Harris doesn't get injured a week and a half ago, does this happen? I think not.
If the Mavs don't embarrass themselves in front of Philadelphia and Detroit, does this happen? I don't believe so.
And that's what irks me. This isn't a move done in the best interests of the team. Kidd isn't going to take the Mavericks over the top any more than Harris would. He's thirty-five, and even a physical freak like him declines at that advanced stage. Exceptions only occur with the inclusion of Brian McNamee into the picture. For this player, the Mavs dealt a rising star ten years younger and three members of their rotation (Although Stack will probably be back in a month).
What's that? We also gave up any minute chance to add good young players in the next two years?
EXPLETIVE

for the lakers...lol

Devean freaking George is not going to hold up a trade of this magnitude unless his actions were motivated by a plea from a sobering Cuban.
If Cubes wants to get this deal done, he can. Very easily. Hey, Nets, you want Trenton Hassell? Berea? Another second rounder? Take it.
It would be incredibly awkward for this team to play with Devin now. They've basically declared that they don't have confidence in him anymore. Could this have the same effect that Kobe putting down Andrew Bynum enacted? I don't think so. This isn't player-to-player. It's management stating that they don't believe they can win with this player.

Read John Hollinger on ESPN.com. He's come up with a stat to gauge a player's offensive production per minute on the floor; his efficiency at using the time he's given to contribute. At last check Devin was 5th amongst all Point Guards. Keep in mind that he's a better defensive player than he is an offensive one.
I've said it before, I'll say it again. Harris has taken big steps forward since being handed the undisputed reins to the starting job. And for the PRESENT, I like this team better with Devin on it than with Jason Kidd.
You tell me that I'm also going to part with my first round pick from a year ago, my 17 minutes/game center who does a better job defending Duncan than anyone on the team, and any chance at bringing good young players into to the organization for two years?
I can't remember the last time I hated a trade more.

when dampier gets in foul trouble...because if he does, that's a really really BAD for the mavs...

I keed I keed!

he's the only thing holding it up....