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Mavericks’ Firm Stance on Kidd Stalls Knicks’ Coaching Hunt

Dallas’s commitment to rookie Cooper Flagg has made Jason Kidd’s move to New York unlikely.

Apr 4, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Florida Gators guard Will Richard (5) and TV personality Jay Wright during a practice session for the Final Four of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • The Knicks dismissed Tom Thibodeau after five seasons and are searching for a coach capable of delivering an NBA Finals appearance.
  • Jason Kidd is New York’s top target, but his contract extension and Dallas’s insistence on retaining him for Cooper Flagg’s development have prevented a formal interview request.
  • New York has not yet submitted a permission request to the Mavericks and is evaluating other veteran candidates still under contract, such as Ime Udoka and Chris Finch.
  • Jay Wright informed the organization that he plans to remain retired, removing the former Villanova coach from consideration.
  • The front office faces a salary cap constrained by the second luxury-tax apron and must balance the coaching search with potential roster upgrades.