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
Knicks Haven’t Requested Permission To Negotiate With Kidd
All signs are pointing toward Jason Kidd remaining the head coach of the Mavericks. According to Christian Clark and Sam Amick of The Athletic, the Mavericks continue to privately insist to what they described as “key stakeholders” that Kidd won’t be going anywhere. Speculation has run rampant since it was reported on Monday by ESPN’s Brian Windhorst that there was “mutual … [Read more...] about Knicks Haven’t Requested Permission To Negotiate With Kidd
Mavericks Notes: Nelson, Doncic, Prosper, Wei
Former Mavericks head coach Don Nelson took a shot at the current organization for trading Luka Doncic, Joe Vardon of The Athletic writes. Nelson, who was named the recipient of this year’s Chuck Daly Lifetime Achievement Award by the National Basketball Coaches Association on Sunday, commented on the controversial deal prior to Game 2 of the NBA Finals. “It was a tremendous … [Read more...] about Mavericks Notes: Nelson, Doncic, Prosper, Wei
Cooper Flagg To Visit Mavericks On June 17
Next Tuesday will be Flagg day in Dallas. Cooper Flagg will meet with the Mavericks brass on June 17, eight days before Dallas is expected to make the Duke freshman forward to the No. 1 pick in the draft, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Jonathan Givony. Marc Stein reported on Saturday that Flagg would visit Dallas prior to the draft and now there’s a firm date for his … [Read more...] about Cooper Flagg To Visit Mavericks On June 17
Stein’s Latest: Kidd, Flagg, Beal, Booker, More
The Mavericks will likely deny permission for the Knicks to talk to Jason Kidd about their head coaching vacancy if a formal request is made, Marc Stein states in his latest Substack column (subscription required). Stein cites “well-placed observers” who believe Dallas would turn down the request to interview Kidd, just as the Rockets have communicated that they would do if New … [Read more...] about Stein’s Latest: Kidd, Flagg, Beal, Booker, More