While there’s sure to be plenty of interest in the vacancy, finding another head coach who can reasonably replace Tom

The New York Knicks plan to formally request permission to interview Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd for their coaching vacancy, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Friday. The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.

The New York Knicks are rumored to be heavily interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd for their opening. They dismissed Tom Thibodeau after a run to the Eastern Conference Finals, and there are a few connections to Jason Kidd that make sense.

Usage abnormalities with star players and an overall failure to get the most out of a talented roster were leading reasons why the New York Knicks fired Tom Thibodeau this week after he guided the franchise to its first conference finals appearance in 25 seasons,

Brooklyn Nets forward Cam Johnson gave his reaction to the New York Knicks firing head coach Tom Thibodeau after the NBA Eastern Conference Finals.

The New York Knicks began their offseason with a shocking decision as they decided to move on from head coach Tom Thibodeau after their playoff exit. This was a surprise move by New York as many around the NBA believed that they would run it back next season with Thibodeau manning the sidelines after he helped lead them to their first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 2000.