Pierce being called truth was from Dime Magazine. I think...I used to read it quite a bit, but I don't know if they are in publication.
I think Kidd to Houston will make them contenders for the NBA title as long as McGrady, Yao, Battier (any of the 3) are not included in the deal. I really don't know what pieces Houston has that the Nets would want.
Nets need to rebuild unless Sean Williams grows up in a hurry. They also know they can't get equal value for Kidd with his age. They should be looking for an expiring contract and a couple of young players.