The New York Knicks recently shocked the NBA community with a daring decision. Even with a successful playoff run that featured a remarkable 4–2 series victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics in the conference semi-finals, head coach Tom Thibodeau was surprisingly let go on June 3, 2025.
This unexpected move has sparked plenty of conversations among fans and analysts, leaving us all wondering about the team’s future direction. But the Knicks didn’t stay out of the spotlight for long. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, they’re aiming for Jason Kidd, the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
“The New York Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to the Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd about their coaching vacancy in coming days, league sources say,” Via Marc Stein.
The New York Knicks are expected to request permission to interview Jason Kidd, per @TheSteinLine
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“The New York Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to the Dallas Mavericks' Jason Kidd about their coaching vacancy in coming days, league sources say.”… pic.twitter.com/aBS439P0RJ
The Knicks made a strong push in the 2024-25 NBA season. They dominated the Detroit Pistons in the first round of the playoffs and eliminated the Celtics in the conference semifinals. However, they encountered significant challenges in the conference finals against the Indiana Pacers.
NBA Insider Weighs In On The Chances Of Jason Kidd’s Move To The Knicks
On Thursday’s episode of The Hoop Collective, ESPN Insider Tim MacMahon expressed a viewpoint aligning closely with that of Marc Stein. He pondered the potential scenario of Kidd departing from the Mavericks to the Knicks.
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“One of the names that’s been thrown out there is a man who’s under contract with another team, but definitely a guy who has relationships not just with Jalen Brunson, but with a lot of people in that organization. And that’s Jason Kidd. And what I will say about that is, I would not dismiss that possibility,” MacMahon said.
In the 2023-24 NBA season, Kidd led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals. However, they failed to secure a playoff spot in the 2024-25 season.
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