Notably, the Knicks reportedly have not officially asked the Mavericks for permission to interview Kidd, who has two years left on his contract. However, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported Tuesday that Dallas is unlikely to grant the Knicks that permission, ending New York's pursuit then and there.

The Dallas Mavericks believe that Jason Kidd will return as the franchise's head coach despite interest from the New York Knicks in having the 52-year-old replace Tom Thibodeau, according to a report from Christian Clark and Sam Amick of The Athletic.

Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis' Role in Keeping Jason Kidd With Mavericks Revealed Amid Knicks Interest originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks need a new head coach after firing two-time Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau.