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Yahoo
7 days ago
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Celtics rival has ‘mutual intrigue' with sitting head coach (report)
When the Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau after their best playoff run in 25 years, it was clear New York was looking to take the next step toward competing for a title. While there's no clear frontrunner for the job, a current sitting head coach has reportedly shown some interest in the opening. Per ESPN's Brian Windhorst, there's 'mutual intrigue' between the Knicks and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd. Now, that doesn't mean New York will get a deal done. The Knicks will also have to request to interview Kidd, which the Mavs could deny. So there are still moving parts as the Knicks look for their next head coach. Advertisement The Mavs are in an interesting spot in the wake of the stunning Luka Doncic trade. They have the No. 1 pick and a chance to draft Cooper Flagg, along with stars like Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving on the roster. But that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be competing for a championship next season as Irving is also coming off a torn ACL. Kidd also reportedly didn't enjoy being the spokesperson for the Mavs after the Doncic trade. The Hall of Fame guard just finished his fourth season in Dallas which includes an appearance in the 2024 NBA Finals. If Kidd ends up in New York, it could be after he's traded, which has happened a handful of times in league history. Regardless, there's naturally a lot of rumors when it comes to the Knicks job. They have a win-now roster, though that also means a lot of pressure. But even though Kidd has been mentioned in rumors, New York will still have to jump through some hoops to hire him if he's available. More Celtics content Read the original article on MassLive.
New York Post
14-06-2025
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- New York Post
Mavericks sending strong Jason Kidd message to Knicks after denial: NBA insider
The Mavericks were not Kidd-ing around when they told the Knicks to look elsewhere for a coach. In case the flailing Knicks get the idea to circle back to the Mavericks about trading for coach Jason Kidd, it has been made clear that he is firmly unavailable — as if the first time they denied the Knicks permission to speak with Kidd while under contract wasn't clear enough. 'I think the most important thing here is the message that the Mavericks sent out here was not that his was a 'Nah.' This was a 'No.' They are not interested in further negotiations at all – 'Don't even call back' is the message they wanted out there,' ESPN's Brian Windhorst reported earlier this week. The belief around the NBA is that Kidd, who coached the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals, is seeking a contract extension, sources told The Post's Stefan Bondy. If that deal doesn't get done, could Kidd make things uncomfortable enough to force his way out? Maybe, but the Knicks also offer nice leverage to get that deal done in Dallas. 3 The Mavericks don't plan to let Jason Kidd go. AP The Post previously reported that Kidd has fans in James Dolan and star Jalen Brunson, who played for him in Dallas,. The Knicks are onto their Plan Z options after receiving rejections to speak with coaches from the teams that currently employ Kidd, Billy Donovan (Bulls), Quin Snyder (Hawks), Ime Udoka (Rockets) and Chris Finch (Timberwolves). Former Villanova coach Jay Wright (retired) is not in the mix, while Dan Hurley (Connecticut) indicated he would not be in the running either. 3 Brian Windhorst revealed the Mavericks' strong reaction. @KevinGraySports/X Tom Thibodeau was fired without a clear plan of who would take over but the Knicks are not in a rush to fill the job as they cast a wide net and perform due diligence, The Post previously reported. Former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and the well-traveled Mike Brown – who coached the Cavaliers in the 2017 NBA Finals and was the 2023 NBA Coach of the Year for the Kings – are the favorites at this point and will soon interview for the opening. 3 NBAE via Getty Images Mike Budenholzer, Michael Malone and Frank Vogel are all NBA championship-winning coaches on the market. Malone has Knicks' ties and Bondy reported that he could get an interview but remains a long shot.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Jason Kidd's Problem With Mavericks After Luka Doncic Trade Revealed Amid Knicks Rumors
Jason Kidd's Problem With Mavericks After Luka Doncic Trade Revealed Amid Knicks Rumors originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks are interested in hiring Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as their next tactician after firing Tom Thibodeau last week. Advertisement Thibodeau was fired despite leading the Knicks to the conference finals this year for the first time since 2000. One of the top point guards in NBA history, Kidd has two years left on his contract with the Mavericks, who missed the playoffs this year after making the NBA Finals last year. Dallas general manager Nico Harrison shockingly traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. The Mavericks acquired Anthony Davis in the deal, but Davis, Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson only played one game together. Jason Kidd wasn't happy after the Dallas Mavericks traded Luka Doncic. Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images According to James L. Edwards III of The Athletic, Kidd didn't enjoy being the Mavericks' spokesperson after the Doncic trade with the Lakers. Advertisement Harrison met with the media a day after the deal was made and then held a private interview session with no cameras or microphones in April, making Kidd the only one available to answer questions about the Doncic trade for a while. 'Furthermore, Kidd didn't always enjoy being Dallas' spokesperson in the aftermath of the franchise trading Luka Doncic, per league sources," Edwards III wrote. "In a Feb. 10 game against the Kings, Mavericks center Daniel Gafford got hurt. In the middle of the injury crisis, multiple fans were also ejected for protesting the Doncic trade. Kidd didn't address the media afterward.' Kidd has coached the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Mavericks. He has a record of 362-339 in the regular season and 31-33 in the playoffs. Advertisement If Kidd wants to leave Dallas for New York, the Knicks would have to trade for the Hall of Famer. The Nets traded Kidd to the Bucks in 2014 for two second-round draft picks. Related: Brian Windhorst Reveals Bombshell Jason Kidd News Amid Knicks Coaching Vacancy This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Knicks Receive Negative Update on Pursuing Mavericks' Jason Kidd
Knicks Receive Negative Update on Pursuing Mavericks' Jason Kidd originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks are interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who has two years left on his contract with Dallas. Advertisement The Knicks need a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau, who guided the franchise to the conference finals this year for the first time since 2000. Thibodeau was hired by the Knicks in 2020. He went 226-174 in the regular season and 24-23 in the postseason and won the 2021 Coach of the Year Award. Kidd has coached the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Mavericks, compiling a record of 362-339 in the regular season and 31-33 in the playoffs. The Hall of Famer played for the Knicks in 2012-13 and is reportedly interested in coaching New York. The New York Knicks may not even interview Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd. © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images However, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, there is a belief among some within the Mavericks organization that the Knicks will ultimately decide against asking permission to interview Kidd. Advertisement 'There is a belief among some within the Mavericks' organization that the Knicks will ultimately decide against taking the step of asking,' Stein wrote. 'As I reported Saturday, I have likewise heard from a few well-placed skeptics who believe that the Knicks would be immediately shot down if they do ask.' Dallas missed the playoffs this year after making the NBA Finals last year. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison traded superstar Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. The Mavericks did win the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery. They are expected to select Duke's Cooper Flagg with the first overall pick in this year's draft. Stein, who is probably the top reporter to trust when it comes to Mavericks news since he has covered the team for more than a decade, doesn't think Kidd is secretly angling for the Knicks job. Related: Jason Kidd's Problem With Mavericks After Luka Doncic Trade Revealed Amid Knicks Rumors This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
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Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis' Role in Keeping Jason Kidd With Mavericks Revealed Amid Knicks Interest
Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis' Role in Keeping Jason Kidd With Mavericks Revealed Amid Knicks Interest originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks need a new head coach after firing two-time Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau. Advertisement New York fired Thibodeau despite making the conference finals this year for the first time since 2000. The Knicks are interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. The problem is that Kidd has two years left on his contract with the Mavericks, who are not expected to grant New York permission to speak to Kidd. A Hall of Famer, Kidd played for the Knicks in 2012-13. He was a superstar with the New Jersey Nets and coached the Brooklyn Nets in 2013-14, so he's familiar with the New York market. NBA insider Marc Stein doesn't think Jason Kidd will leave Dallas for New York. © Jerome Miron-Imagn Images However, veteran NBA insider Marc Stein doesn't think Kidd is looking to leave the Mavericks for the Knicks. Stein has covered the Dallas franchise for many years. He's a Hall of Famer with a firm pulse on the Mavericks franchise. Advertisement 'I do not think he is looking to leave Dallas,' Stein said on the DLLS Mavs podcast. 'He is very settled here. His family is very settled here. And he is very close with the two superstars (Anthony Davis, Kyrie Irving) who are in place.' Kidd has coached the Nets, Milwaukee Bucks and Mavericks. He has a record of 362-339 in the regular season and 31-33 in the playoffs. Dallas made the NBA Finals last year, losing to the Boston Celtics in five games. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison traded Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers in February. He targeted Davis in trade talks. The Mavericks have the first overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. They are expected to draft Duke's Cooper Flagg. Advertisement Once Irving recovers from his left ACL tear, Dallas will have a "Big 4" of Irving, Davis, Flagg and Klay Thompson. Related: Knicks Receive Negative Update on Pursuing Mavericks' Jason Kidd This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
