Several reports now indicate that the New York Knicks are expected to come up short in their pursuit of Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as their replacement for Tom Thibodeau. ESPN reported Wednesday morning that Dallas gave a "firm rejection" to the Knicks when they requested permission to talk to Kidd.

The New York Knicks had an impressive showing in the 2024-25 NBA season, clinching a coveted postseason berth. They asserted their strength in the playoffs. They eliminated the Detroit Pistons in the opening round and the Boston Celtics in the conference semifinals.

According to a report, the Knicks will have to shift their attention to other candidates after three NBA teams denied New York access to their coaches.