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The New York Knicks have requested permission to speak to at least five currently employed head coaches in Jason Kidd, Ime Udoka, Chris Finch, Billy Donovan and Quin Snyder and were denied by all five incumbent teams. Kidd and Donovan are the two candidates that still could emerge for the Knicks as they search for a replacement for Tom Thibodeau. "I will say the Billy Donovan … [Read more...] about Billy Donovan To Knicks Considered ‘More Plausible’ Than Other Employed Coaches

The New York Knicks have been seeking an experienced head coach to fill the spot that opened when they fired Tom Thibodeau. That's led New York to contacting multiple teams, and being turned, to speak with current head coaches about the opening. Now, the Knicks are turning to two former head coaches who are currently unemployed. New York is focused on Mike Brown and Taylor … [Read more...] about Knicks Increase Focus On Mike Brown, Taylor Jenkins For Next Head Coach

The Dallas Mavericks would reject the New York Knicks' request for permission to interview Jason Kidd, sources told Shams Charania of ESPN. The Knicks have yet to request an interview thus far. It was reported earlier this week that the Knicks and Kidd have "mutual intrigue." The Knicks were denied permission to speak to Chris Finch and Ime Udoka. … [Read more...] about Mavs Would Reject Knicks’ Request To Interview Jason Kidd

There is belief within the Dallas Mavericks organization that the New York Knicks will not ask for permission to interview Jason Kidd, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The news comes on the heels of rumors that Kidd and the Knicks have "mutual intrigue" over the Knicks' vacant head coach role. It is reported that Kidd didn't always enjoy being the unofficial … [Read more...] about Mavs Believe Knicks Will Not Ask For Permission To Interview Jason Kidd

The New York Knicks are expected to formally request permission from the Dallas Mavericks to speak with Jason Kidd about their head coaching vacancy. The Knicks parted ways with Tom Thibodeau shortly after the end of the Eastern Conference Finals. Some league sources have described the New York's interest as "serious" and some believe Kidd is atop the team's wish list. Kidd … [Read more...] about Knicks Plan To Pursue Jason Kidd For Head Coach Job