The Knicks‘ interest in reuniting with Jason Kidd, who played one season for them, this time as a head coach, has been well documented. But with Kidd under contract with the Mavericks, the likeliest pathway for New York to do so would be via trade, writes Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus. How exactly would such a trade work? Pincus suggests a deal that would see the Knicks sending … [Read more...] about Knicks Notes: Kidd, Coaching Search, Offseason, Thibodeau
Southwest Notes: Flagg, Rockets, Pelicans
Cooper Flagg, the presumed 2025 number one pick, is only visiting the Mavericks in the lead-up to the draft, Mark Medina of RG writes within an interview with Flagg’s trainer, Matt MacKenzie. “He’ll be able to tour their facilities and learn about the organization as a whole,” MacKenzie said. “So it’s something he’s definitely looking forward to. It’s the only team he’s going … [Read more...] about Southwest Notes: Flagg, Rockets, Pelicans
Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown Reportedly Among Knicks’ Coaching Candidates
The Knicks have reportedly been denied permission to speak to five head coaches currently employed by NBA teams, but their search for Tom Thibodeau‘s replacement isn’t entirely focused on candidates who already have head coaching jobs. Former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins and former Kings coach Mike Brown are also said to be on New York’s radar. Sam Amick of The Athletic cited … [Read more...] about Taylor Jenkins, Mike Brown Reportedly Among Knicks’ Coaching Candidates
Mavs, Pistons To Play Regular Season Game In Mexico City
The Mavericks and Pistons will play a regular season game in Mexico City on November 1, 2025, the NBA has announced in a press release. The game will take place at Mexico City Arena (aka Arena CDMX). It’s the second straight year in which the NBA’s annual Mexico City game will coincide with local Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) celebrations. The Heat and Wizards played in … [Read more...] about Mavs, Pistons To Play Regular Season Game In Mexico City
Knicks Denied Permission To Speak To Udoka, Finch, Kidd
8:30 am: The Knicks asked for the Mavericks’ permission to speak to Kidd and, as expected, were turned down by Dallas as well, according to Stein (Twitter link). For what it’s worth, Steve Popper of Newsday (Twitter link) has heard that some people in the Knicks’ organization believe the “first no” from the Mavs doesn’t necessarily spell the end of New York’s pursuit of … [Read more...] about Knicks Denied Permission To Speak To Udoka, Finch, Kidd