Knicks Target Jason Kidd in High-Stakes Coaching Search
Sarah Johnson
June 8, 2025
Brief
New York Knicks eye Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd as potential head coach in their ongoing search after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau.
The New York Knicks are revving up their search for a new head coach after a surprising split with Tom Thibodeau, and they’ve got their eyes on a familiar face: Dallas Mavericks’ head coach Jason Kidd. The Knicks are reportedly keen to chat with Kidd, a former player who ended his illustrious NBA career in New York, but they’ll need to jump through some hoops since he’s still under contract with Dallas. A formal request to speak with him is yet to be made, but the buzz is undeniable.
Kidd’s history with the Knicks adds a layer of intrigue—he interviewed for the head coaching gig back in 2020 but lost out to Thibodeau, who later guided the team to their first Eastern Conference finals since 2000, only to fall to the Indiana Pacers in six games. Now, with Thibodeau out, could Kidd be the one to steer the Knicks back to glory? His resume speaks volumes: stints with the Nets, Bucks, and an assistant role with the Lakers before taking the reins in Dallas.
While a trade for Kidd isn’t off the table, the Knicks have already spent big on draft picks to snag Mikal Bridges, so their resources are stretched. Still, if there’s a will, there’s a way—and New York fans are hungry for a championship. Will Kidd be the missing piece? Stay tuned as this coaching carousel spins faster.
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Editor's Comments
Well, folks, the Knicks are playing musical chairs with coaches again, and Jason Kidd might just be the next to sit down at Madison Square Garden. But let’s be real—chasing a coach under contract is like trying to borrow your neighbor’s lawnmower during a barbecue. Good luck getting Dallas to say, ‘Sure, take him!’ And hey, if Kidd does come back to New York, I hope he remembers where the good delis are—coaching the Knicks is gonna require a lot of comfort food!
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