The New York Knicks remain interested in hiring Jason Kidd as their head coach, despite the Dallas Mavericks rejecting their initial request for an interview. Kidd, a Hall-of-Famer and successful coach who led the Mavericks to the Western Conference title, has two years left on his current contract. If the Mavericks do not pursue an extension this summer, the Knicks may see an opportunity to recruit him with a long-term offer. Meanwhile, they are considering other potential successors to Tom Thibodeau, with Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins as frontrunners.
The Knicks might not be taking no for an answer when it comes to Jason Kidd, as speculation remains that they hope to hire him as coach.
Despite Dallas rejecting their request to interview Kidd, mutual interest exists, raising the possibility that the Knicks may still pursue him.
Kidd is just one year removed from leading the Mavericks to a Western Conference title, raising his value as a prospective coaching candidate.
With two years remaining on his contract, Kidd could seek an extension with the Mavericks, but the Knicks may entice him with a long-term offer.
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