When the Knicks parted ways with Tom Thibodeau, it seemed risky not to have a replacement in place. And they have reportedly made their first move as the Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd.

Kidd and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka have both garnered interest from the Knicks, despite currently working for other teams. Stein previously reported that an interview request to the Rockets would “categorically ... be rejected” and that “a similar response would be expected from the Mavericks.”

New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson wasn't always a superstar at the NBA level. The No. 33 pick in the 2018 NBA Draft spent four years with the Dallas Mavericks, showing star potential. It wasn't until Brunson left the Mavericks for the Knicks in free agency before the 2022-23 season that he made that star-level leap.