The New York Knicks are reportedly vetting Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as a potential replacement for Tom Thibodeau, whom they surprisingly parted ways with. The Knicks would need to request permission from the Mavericks to speak with Kidd, who is currently under contract, as their coaching search intensifies.
Knicks will seek permission to speak with Mavs' Jason Kidd as coaching search kicks into high gear: reports
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TL;DR: Key points with love ❤️The New York Knicks are reportedly vetting Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as a potential replacement for Tom Thibodeau, whom they surprisingly parted ways with. The Knicks would need to request permission from the Mavericks to speak with Kidd, who is currently under contract, as their coaching search intensifies.
Trending- 1 2000: Knicks last reached Eastern Conference finals
- 2 2012-2013: Jason Kidd spent final NBA season with Knicks
- 3 2019-2021: Jason Kidd served as assistant coach for Lakers
- 4 2020: Jason Kidd interviewed with Knicks (Thibodeau got the job)
- 5 Recently: Knicks parted ways with Tom Thibodeau
- 6 Currently: Knicks are vetting Jason Kidd for head coach position
- Knicks' head coaching position is open
- Potential move for Jason Kidd from Mavericks to Knicks
- Knicks' future performance under new coach
What: The New York Knicks are reportedly considering Jason Kidd as their next head coach after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau.
When: Recently (coaching search in full swing); references 2020 (Kidd interviewed with Knicks), 2000 (Knicks' last Eastern Conference finals), 2019-21 (Kidd as Lakers assistant).
Where: New York (Knicks), Dallas (Mavericks).
Why: The Knicks made a "surprising decision" to part ways with Tom Thibodeau and are now seeking a new head coach.
How: Reports indicate the Knicks are actively vetting Jason Kidd and would need to submit a formal request to the Mavericks.