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.