The door on the New York Knicks hiring Jason Kidd as head coach "is not completely closed," according to Ian Begley of SNY. The news comes after the Mavs denied the Knicks' request to speak to Kidd last week. Begley adds that the move remains possible as of Monday. The Knicks are set to meet with Taylor Jenkins and Mike Brown this week. … [Read more...] about Knicks Hiring Jason Kidd Remains A Possibility
Jason Kidd Didn’t ‘Always Enjoy’ Being Mavs Spokesperson Following Luka Doncic Trade
Jason Kidd didn't "always enjoy" being the unofficial spokesperson for the Dallas Mavericks after they traded Luka Doncic, sources told James L. Edwards III of The Athletic. Kidd failed to address the media following a February 10 game against the Kings in which Daniel Gafford was injured. "I just needed a break," said Kidd about missing the media appearance. The news comes … [Read more...] about Jason Kidd Didn’t ‘Always Enjoy’ Being Mavs Spokesperson Following Luka Doncic Trade
Spurs Interested In Adding Sean Sweeney As Top Assistant To Mitch Johnson
The San Antonio Spurs are looking to hire Dallas Mavericks' assistant coach Sean Sweeney as their top assistant to Mitch Johnson, sources told Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Mavs assistant and player development coach God Shammgod is also receiving interest from the Magic. Jared Dudley, currently another Mavs assistant coach, is drawing interest from the Grizzlies to become the … [Read more...] about Spurs Interested In Adding Sean Sweeney As Top Assistant To Mitch Johnson
Knicks ‘Absolutely’ Want To Hire Jason Kidd; Mavericks’ Position Remains Unclear
The New York Knicks have zeroed in on Jason Kidd as their preferred head coaching candidate, but the situation is complicated by his long-term contract with the Dallas Mavericks. "The Knicks absolutely would like to hire Jason Kidd to be their next head coach," ESPN's Brian Windhorst said on Get Up. "The question is whether the Dallas Mavericks will allow that. And that's … [Read more...] about Knicks ‘Absolutely’ Want To Hire Jason Kidd; Mavericks’ Position Remains Unclear
Mavericks, Pistons To Play In Mexico City On November 1
The NBA announced on Tuesday that the Dallas Mavericks and Detroit Pistons would play in the annual Mexico City Game on November 1. This will be the 34th game held in Mexico City since 1992. This will be the eighth appearance in Mexico for the Dallas Mavericks, and the third appearance for the Detroit Pistons. Dallas will head into the matchup led by Anthony Davis, and … [Read more...] about Mavericks, Pistons To Play In Mexico City On November 1