There have been lingering questions on whether or not Jason Kidd could possibly be pried away from the Dallas Mavericks to turn into the following head coach of the New York Knicks. Throughout his media availability after the primary spherical of the draft, Nico Harrison clarified that Kidd will stay with the Mavericks.
“Are there rumors on the market about J-Kidd?” stated Harrison. “I assumed I shut them down. Sure. He would be the head coach subsequent 12 months.”
Kidd has but to signal a contract extension with the Mavericks because the Knicks reached out requesting permission to talk with him. Nevertheless, Kidd signed a contract extension with the Mavericks throughout their run to the Finals in 2024.
The Mavericks have additionally misplaced quite a few key assistant coaches this offseason together with Sean Sweeney and God Shammgod.Â
Kidd is believed to be the Knicks’ best choice to exchange Tom Thibodeau.Â
