The Dallas Mavericks have turned down a request from the New York Knicks to interview Jason Kidd for the head coach position. This decision joins Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka and Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch, who have also denied permission to speak with New York. The Knicks’ search for a new head coach comes after Tom Thibodeau’s surprising firing last week, ending 25 years of consecutive Eastern Conference final appearances. With Jay Wright already declining the offer due to his connection to three current Knicks starters at Villanova, the team’s search continues without Kidd on board.
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