The New York Knicks recently shocked the NBA community with a daring decision. Even with a successful playoff run that featured a remarkable 4–2 series victory over the defending champion Boston Celtics in the conference Semi-Finals, head coach Tom Thibodeau was surprisingly let go on June 3, 2025 .

This unexpected move has sparked plenty of conversations among fans and analysts, leaving us all wondering about the team’s future direction. But the Knicks didn’t stay out of the spotlight for long. According to NBA insider Marc Stein, they’re aiming for Jason Kidd , the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.

“The New York Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to the Dallas Mavericks’ Jason Kidd about their coaching vacancy in coming days, league sources say,” Via

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