Dumb question about Mavs trade

With the Mavs makiung this trade involving Keith Van Horn, who before now had no contract, and was semi retired, it brought up a question. What would prevent them from signing some random scrub off the street to a 1 year deal and including him in the trade to make the numbers work? In essence the Mavs/Nets are paying Van Horn more than $4million to practice for a few days and then sit on his *** because they cant make the trade equal in terms of contract value, right?

I ask this because while 4 million will still be nice for van horn, he most likely isn't hurting for money, 4 million for the average fan or worker would make a huge difference. Cuban could just randomly select a season ticket holder, or member of a Mavs fan club, and hook them up. I think it would make for a kickass promotional idea.
 
the NBA would only approve someone if they were willing to go to the team and play. That was part of the hold up with Horn, they (NBA) doesn't want teams taking advantage of this part of the CBA
 

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