Jason Kidd Leaving Mavericks for Knicks Reportedly Not Ruled Out Yet originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks are looking for a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau despite making the conference finals this year for the first time since 2000.

Clarity about Jason Kidd’s status has finally been revealed after a week of speculation. The Dallas Mavericks have no interest in losing their head coach. The franchise on Wednesday morning denied a request from the New York Knicks to interview Kidd for their head coaching job,

According to a team source, the Knicks had yet to request permission to speak with Kidd as of Tuesday afternoon.