Updated: July 25, 2003, 12:42 PM ET

Why the East is still least

With the exception of the Nets and Pistons, very few teams in the East have made significant upgrades.

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By By Chad Ford
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    While five teams in the West are busy building all-star teams, Jason Kidd is trying to build a dynasty of his own in the most unlikely of places -- the Eastern Conference.

    Kidd turned down a $90 million-plus offer from the Spurs to re-sign this summer with the Nets amid whispers that he was scared of the competition in the West.

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