The New York Knicks have formally requested permission to speak with Jason Kidd, the current head coach of the Dallas Mavericks, to fill their coaching vacancy following the dismissal of Tom Thibodeau. Although Kidd has two years left on his contract with Dallas, he is seen as a primary candidate due to his prior connection with Knicks’ player Jalen Brunson. This transition comes after the Knicks' playoff run ended in a loss to the Indiana Pacers, prompting the change despite Thibodeau’s recent successes with the team.
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.
Dallas general manager Nico Harrison and governor Patrick Dumont have not yet discussed whether the franchise would be willing to grant permission for Kidd to speak to the Knicks.
Despite the team reaching its first conference final in over two decades under Thibodeau and making the playoffs three consecutive years, the Knicks opted to part ways with him after five seasons.
A Hall of Fame point guard, Kidd finished his playing career in New York during the 2012-13 season, starting 48 games for the last Knicks team to win 50 games before Thibodeau's tenure.
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