The New York Knicks have formally requested permission to speak with Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as they begin the process of replacing Tom Thibodeau, according to multiple reports.
Marc Stein first broke the news on his Substack newsletter. Stein reported that the Knicks are “indeed preparing to ask Dallas for formal permission to speak to Kidd.”
“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.” — Marc Stein
That report was followed by confirmation from ESPN’s Tim MacMahon and Tim Bontemps.