http://www.nypost.com/seven/12062007/sports/nets/knicks_give_nets_migraine_310402.htm

By FRED KERBER
IT'S CRAW GOOD! Jamal Crawford, who scored a team-high 29 points, shoots a 3-pointer over Vince Carter during the Knicks' 100-93 victory over the Nets last night at the Meadowlands.December 6, 2007 -- Jason Kidd was "on strike" last night, several team sources claimed. He essentially called in sick, perhaps seeking to force a trade from the Nets or gain a contract extension.

Coach Lawrence Frank said Kidd phoned him complaining of a migraine yesterday at about 2 p.m. Kidd never showed for the Nets' 100-93 defeat against the Knicks, also short-handed, at the Meadowlands last night.

"Everyone is going to have to sit down and figure out where we go from here," one source claimed.

Maybe it was the contract extension he sought and did not receive. Maybe it is the general state of the team, which fell back below .500. Maybe it is a desire for a trade. Whatever the reason, the apparent protest by Kidd to show his value to the team came against the division rival Knicks.

"He's on strike," one team source said.

The Nets proved how much they need Kidd, losing to the 6-11 Knicks, who were without Eddy Curry and Stephon Marbury.

"It's tough," Vince Carter (19 points, 46 minutes) said of playing without Kidd. "J-Kidd is very valuable to this team. He does a lot of things on both ends of the court."

One teammate claimed, "I can't picture Jason doing that. I would be disappointed if he did."

Another source said the Nets were planning on - if not already - talking to Dallas, the Lakers and perhaps Cleveland about a trade. Kidd nearly was traded to the Lakers last February.

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They almost won and wasn't even focused, because of J Kidd issues.

They would have won if kidd played hands down.

let the same lineup go up against the 76ers and watch how much a "Real PG A.Miller " will eat up our beloved knicks.