This week, it was revealed that the Knicks first reached out to five rival franchises about possibly interviewing their head coaches about New York's new head coaching vacancy. The Knicks let five-year head coach Tom Thibodeau go after he brought the club to its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in 25 years this spring.

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.