Jason Kidd to New York Knicks?

Roses are red, Kidd wears blue,

The Knicks need a new coach,

Will it be you?

Marc Stein

On Knicks possibly asking to interview Kidd:

“There is a belief among some within the Mavericks’ organization that the Knicks will ultimately decide against taking the step of asking.”

“As I reported Saturday, I have likewise heard from a few well-placed skeptics who believe that the Knicks would be immediately shot down if they do ask.”

On Kidd’s interest in the Knicks job:

“He is particularly close to Mavericks stars Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving. He and his family are very settled in Dallas. And, as covered in last Friday’s piece, Kidd has been operating as the Mavericks’ spokesman on All Things Flagg since they won the draft lottery on May 12 … expressing his excitement about getting the chance to coach Flagg in recent interview appearances on The Dan Patrick Show, our DLLS Mavs podcast for the ALLCITY Network and two other outlets in recent weeks.”

Brian Windhorst

On Mavericks’ three options if Knicks express interest in Kidd:

“When the Knicks express interest, the ball would be in the Mavericks’ court, and they have three options as I see it.”

“And they have three options, as I see it, one, they can just say no. Thank you very much! Jason, we’ll see you in the fall. Look forward to the season. Look forward to Cooper Flagg. They can try to make Jason Kidd have zero interest in the Knicks, possibly with the new contract. They did just give him an extension last year, or they can negotiate a trade.”

On Kidd’s past coaching trade:

“And we have seen a handful of trades of coaches over the last 15 to 18 years, including Jason Kidd being traded from the Brooklyn Nets to the Milwaukee Bucks for two second-round picks 11 years ago.”

On the Knicks-Kidd mutual interest:

“The way I would describe this is there’s mutual intrigue on both sides.”

“And also, I know there’s this whole thing about asking for permission. You don’t ask for permission to hire another team’s coach when you ask, you’re going to hire them. So, essentially, when the Knicks express interest, the ball will be in the Mavericks’ court.”

Tim MacMahon

On Kidd’s standing in Dallas:

“What I can comfortably say is that there certainly have been decisions, major franchise decisions that have been that he was not on board with.”

“One of which includes the firing of K.C. Smith, with whom J.Kidd has been extremely tight with since his second tenure as a player in Dallas.”

Kelly Iko

On Knicks interest in Ime Udoka and the Rockets denying them an interview:

“Regarding reports identifying Ime Udoka as a possible target for the vacant Knicks coaching position, Houston has no interest in entertaining that.”

“Both parties are committed to the long-term project and are actively preparing for a busy offseason.”

Stephen A. Smith

On Mark Jackson being the coach the Knicks should target:

“I’m gonna always mention the name Mark Jackson, because he’s been away from the game for a decade as a coach.”

“This man was responsible for building Golden State before Steve Kerr was brought in and took over and piggybacked off of that and ascended to four championships, no doubt.”

“But Mark Jackson starred at Bishop Loughlin. Mark Jackson starred at St John’s University, Mark Jackson was a rookie of the year playing for the New York Knicks, Mark Jackson was a preeminent voice on the NBA, and he knows and feels and vibes with New York.”

On Knicks management:

“(Jackson) is a native, so a voice for the New York Knicks, where we ain’t got to worry about hearing from James Dolan, who hides from us, or Leon Rose, the president, who hides from us. Got APBs out for their a**es.”

“We ain’t got to worry about somebody like that because you got somebody like Mark Jackson, but I understand that that’s pretty much, I doubt that will happen.”

“There is no one that can question the credentials of a Jason Kidd, but you certainly can’t question the credentials of a Mike Malone because he’s a champion.”

James L. Edwards III

On available coaching alternatives to Kidd:

“Former Denver Nuggets head coach Michael Malone, a champion, is the biggest name on the market with championship experience. Malone, like Thibodeau, is a very good coach, but he shares many tendencies and traits with Thibodeau.”

“Former Sacramento Kings head coach Mike Brown is an experienced name out there, as well. Former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins is, too. Ex-Los Angeles Lakers head coach Darvin Ham and former Charlotte Hornets head coach James Borrego could also be of interest.”

“They are all good coaches and have had various degrees of success, though only Malone has won a championship as a head coach among that group.”

“Would any of those names be clear-cut upgrades over Thibodeau? Not on paper, at least.”