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Knicks Seek Permission to Interview Jason Kidd for Head Coaching Vacancy

Mavericks decision-makers have not ruled on a waiver request yet, leaving compensation talks for Kidd’s two remaining contract years on the table

Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 of the Milwaukee Bucks drives to the basket defended by Jalen Brunson #11 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 12, 2025 in New York City.
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Overview

  • The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on June 3 after consecutive 50-win seasons and an Eastern Conference Finals appearance.
  • New York plans to formally ask the Mavericks for permission to interview Dallas coach Jason Kidd for its vacant head coaching position.
  • Mavericks executives have not yet decided whether to grant a waiver and could seek compensation tied to Kidd’s two-year contract extension.
  • Any agreement may require a trade package or draft assets, complicating the pursuit after the Knicks traded five first-round picks for Mikal Bridges last summer.
  • Kidd, who led Dallas to the NBA Finals in 2024, is among several candidates the Knicks are vetting in their coaching search.