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Knicks Face Third Coaching Setback as Mavericks Refuse Kidd Interview

After firing Tom Thibodeau following a playoff exit, the franchise faces mounting pressure to broaden its candidate pool to end a decades-long championship drought.

Begehrt: Jason Kidd
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Overview

  • New York dismissed Tom Thibodeau on June 3 after a semifinal loss to the Indiana Pacers.
  • Dallas Mavericks denied the Knicks’ request to negotiate with head coach Jason Kidd.
  • This marks the third failed pursuit after unsuccessful approaches to Ime Udoka of Houston and Chris Finch of Minnesota.
  • Kidd concluded his playing career with the Knicks in 2013 and began coaching with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013/14 season.
  • Knicks leadership must now explore alternative candidates to revitalize their title aspirations.