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Tim MacMahon on Knicks’ interest in Jason Kidd: One very feasible scenario here is Jason Kidd ends up with a restructured extended extension. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsYUd9zvfSI?version=3&rel=1&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&fs=1&hl=en-US&autohide=2&start=1860&wmode=transparent&w=1000&h=563] … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd getting a restructured extended extension?

Achiuwa seemed to be most likely to be gone among players who were contributors this season, not signing back with the Knicks last summer until all other options were exhausted. But there was a dissatisfaction with playing time under Thibodeau — and the coaching staff having equal dissatisfaction about the defense and consistency provided by Achiuwa.Source: Newsday More on … [Read more...] about Precious Achiuwa not likely to return to Knicks?

What was clear was Thibodeau’s firing being spearheaded by Knicks owner James Dolan, sources told Yahoo Sports. Dolan and team president Leon Rose held exit meetings with key Knicks players and the complaints were clear. Dolan, whom sources said was never a huge Thibodeau fan through the years, asked the questions in the meeting while Rose took a secondary role. … [Read more...] about James Dolan spearheaded Tom Thibodeau’s dismissal

According to SNY NBA Insider Ian Begley, player input during their end of season meetings with owner James Dolan in attendance was a factor in the ultimate decision to move on from Tom Thibodeau. … [Read more...] about Player input played a factor in Knicks’ decision to fire Tom Thibodeau

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. As The Stein Line first reported Tuesday night, New York has interest in hiring Kidd after firing Tom Thibodeau earlier this week. That interest has since been described by league sources as serious. … [Read more...] about Knicks want to speak to Jason Kidd about their coaching job