Overview

• The Knicks were denied permission to interview Jason Kidd, who has two years remaining on his contract with the Mavericks.
• Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has quashed trade rumors and affirmed Kidd will remain Dallas’s head coach next season.
• Kidd has described New York as his “dream job,” but insiders say he would likely require a trade to secure the position.
• New York has interviewed Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown and, most recently, James Borrego in its continuing head coaching search.
• Kidd has coached Dallas since 2021, guiding them to the 2024 NBA Finals, and previously played for both franchises.