Even after an impressive playoff run, where they triumphed over the reigning champion Boston Celtics by a score of 4–2 in the Semi-Finals, the New York Knicks made the surprising decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau on June 3, 2025. Shortly thereafter, speculation started swirling about the Knicks’ potential pursuit of Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
Recently, Marc Stein indicated that the New York Knicks plan to officially request permission to interview Jason Kidd from the Dallas Mavericks for their coaching position in the near future. However, Stein’s latest updates have uncovered some unexpected information about the Mavericks’ response to the Knicks’ request for Kidd’s interview.
Stein reports that several informed analysts anticipate the Mavericks will deny any request from the Knicks to interview Kidd.
Marc Stein reports that sources believe that the Mavs will deny the Knicks permission to speak with Jason Kidd about their head coaching vacancy. https://t.co/xK0s7g55bO pic.twitter.com/2uY8dDCVY8
— Mavs Film Room 🐴🎥 (@MavsFilmRoom) June 7, 2025
This buzz has already generated substantial excitement among fans, who are eagerly waiting to see how this intriguing situation will develop.
Draymond Green Raises Eyebrows With Comments On The New York Knicks
The Knicks delivered an impressive performance during the 2024-25 NBA season. They effectively overpowered the Detroit Pistons in the initial playoff round, triumphantly moving past the Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals. Yet, their journey met substantial obstacles in the conference finals against the Indiana Pacers. Following their playoff departure, Draymond Green of the Golden State Warriors notably aimed some ambiguous critiques at the New York Knicks, sparking conversation among fans and analysts alike.
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“I think going forward in order to win, it ain’t there yet… I think in order to win, the Knicks need to bring in a great player. If the Knicks want to compete for a championship, I think they need a great player and I’ll just leave it at that.” Green said during the recent episode of the Draymond Green show.
The Knicks put forth a strong effort in their conference finals showdown against the Pacers, pushing the series to a thrilling game six. However, the Pacers showcased their dominance in that critical matchup, ultimately securing their place in the NBA Finals.
