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Mavericks Deny Knicks’ Request to Interview Jason Kidd for Head Coaching Job
- The Dallas Mavericks denied the New York Knicks' request to interview head coach Jason Kidd on Wednesday morning, ending New York's pursuit.
- The Knicks dismissed Tom Thibodeau on June 3 after he guided the team to their best postseason performance in a quarter-century.
- Kidd, who has been coaching Dallas since 2021 and recently secured a contract extension that will keep him with the team through the next two seasons, maintains strong connections with key players such as Jalen Brunson.
- The Knicks sought permission to interview the head coaches of Minnesota and Houston, Chris Finch and Ime Udoka respectively, but were turned down, prompting the team to explore alternative coaching options.
- The Mavericks' decision suggests they intend to retain Kidd, who recently added assistant coach Jay Triano and aims to continue leading the team following recent playoff success.
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Mavericks deny request for NY Knicks to interview Jason Kidd for head coach spot
The New York Knicks have been denied permission to interview Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd. According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the move puts to rest rumors of apparent interest between Kidd and the Knicks. Dallas hadn’t initially shut down Kidd’s availability to interview, which raised questions about his future with the Mavs. Kidd has strong relationships with Kyrie Irving and Anthony Davis, as well as general manager Nico Harrison. In add…
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