The New York Knicks seem to have their eyes on one potential candidate for their open head coaching position. According to NBA insider Marc Stein , New York is expected to formally request permission from the Dallas Mavericks to interview head coach Jason Kidd for their opening.

Knicks expected to request to speak to Jason Kidd for the head coaching vacancy

Kidd has been the head coach of the Mavericks since 2021. New York has expressed interest in a few currently employed coaches, and Kidd could be a strong fit for where the team’s current situation lies.

Kidd, who is a former player of the Knicks, reached the NBA Finals with the Mavericks in 2024. He has built a strong coaching resume during his time in Dallas and could take the Knicks job, given his ties with the team as well as his

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