Mavericks Block Knicks’ Bid to Interview Kidd

The Dallas Mavericks have firmly denied the New York Knicks permission to interview head coach Jason Kidd, reaffirming their commitment to him as they aim for future championships. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst and other sources report that Dallas gave an unequivocal 'No,' indicating no interest in negotiating. Though some speculate the Knicks could revisit Kidd due to his New York connections, for now, the Knicks are considering other head coach options after firing Tom Thibodeau. Candidates include Mike Brown, recently let go by the Kings, and Taylor Jenkins, as the Knicks have struggled to secure interviews with several top targets. Acquiring Kidd would require the Knicks to trade draft picks, but their attention has shifted to available coaches. Speculation about the Knicks using Kidd as part of a strategy to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo has been dropped from current reporting.