According to Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, Kidd will force himself to retire unless if he gets a mid-level type offer.
At 40-years-old, Kidd could be at the veteran's minimum or small exception. However, if he gets that, his NBA career will come to an end.
Tweets Mannix:
Hearing Jason Kidd isn't interested in playing for a vets minimum or small exception. If he doesn't get a mid-level type offer, he'll quit.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) May 3, 2012
Don't forget, Kidd will be 40 next season. He has won a championship, established himself as one of the great point guards of all-time.
— Chris Mannix (@ChrisMannixSI) May 3, 2012
Kidd averaged 6.2 points, 5.5 assists, and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. His Mavericks currently trail the Oklahoma City Thunder 2-0 in Round One of the NBA Playoffs.
If he doesn't get the offer he wants from Dallas, I wouldn't be surprised if some teams out there are interested enough to sign him to that kind of deal. Miami could be an option if they can't land Steve Nash.
