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.