Nets get Vince Carter in 4-player deal
In a move that could keep Jason Kidd happy, the Nets acquired Vince Carter today in a blockbuster five-player deal, several league sources told the Daily News.
In exchange for the popular high-flying All Star, the Nets are sending Alonzo Mourning, Aaron Williams, Eric Williams and two first-round picks to the Raptors in a deal that will be announced later today. The two first-round picks - from Denver and Philadelphia — were acquired in the Kenyon Martin trade.
The trade gives the Nets a scorer and one of the most popular players in the league. Kidd, who wanted to be traded after Martin was dealt to Denver in the offseason, now has two of the best finishers in the game to run with in Richard Jefferson and Carter. The Raptors, who play the Nets on Sunday, have been trying to deal Carter and the Knicks were one of several teams trying to acquire the All Star.
The trade is pending on all players involved passing physicals. Carter is currently on the injured list with a strained left Achilles.
Mourning has missed the last three games due to minor injuries.
New York Daily News