The Knicks are reportedly interested in tabbing Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as the successor to Tom Thibodeau’s throne at Madison Square Garden, according to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein and ESPN’s Shams Charania.

Mavericks Reportedly Have Jason Kidd Decision Amid Knicks News originally appeared on Athlon Sports. After the New York Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau, pressure was on to find a great hire this offseason.

When the Knicks parted ways with Tom Thibodeau, it seemed risky not to have a replacement in place. And they have reportedly made their first move as the Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd.