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by HP, Hardwood Paroxysm

The Western Conference Arms Race Of 2008 went through another escalation today as the Dallas Mavericks traded Devin Harris, Jerry Stackhouse, DeSagna Diop, Maurice Ager, and two first round draft picks to the New Jersey Nets for point guard Jason Kid.

Well, then.

After Gasol went to the Lakers, it was expected that there would be a flurry of activity to try and respond. But I don't think anyone expected this. Shaq to the Suns, Kidd to the Mavs? What's next?

Denver is in constant talks with Sacramento to pick up Artest, which would be an alarming combination of unstable personalities in the Mile High City, not to mention what it would cost the Nuggets, more than likely standout forward Linas Kleiza and possibly Nene Hilario.

Portland knows it's short right now heading into the playoffs and may look to upgrade at a position.

The Hornets know their bench is weak and they're going to have to respond in order to catch up with the rest of the West in the playoffs.

Utah is contemplating moving a resurgent Andrei Kirilenko as a result of all the different moves that have taken place.

And then there's the Spurs.

The Spurs keep saying they're not shopping, and that's a pretty good bet. They know they have a winning team and they won't make the mistake other teams are making in sacrificing their long term potential for the short term.

Which is exactly what those teams have done.

Trading Marion was ...

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