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Knicks Pursue Jason Kidd, Mavericks Contemplate Draft Compensation

The Mavericks’ silence on New York’s request to interview Kidd is fueling the Knicks’ plan to offer draft picks for his contract rights

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Overview

  • New York dismissed Tom Thibodeau on June 3 after reaching its first Eastern Conference Finals in 25 years and opened its coaching search.
  • ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reports that Kidd, under contract in Dallas through 2026-27, has mutual interest in the Knicks’ vacancy.
  • Dallas can block the interview, sweeten Kidd’s deal to deter him or negotiate compensation if it grants New York permission to talk.
  • The Knicks are prepared to include their 2026 first-round pick from Washington, protected if it lands in the top 10, to secure Kidd’s release.
  • Kidd’s ties to the franchise—playing his final NBA season in New York and coaching star guard Jalen Brunson—underscore the intrigue on both sides.