The idea of Kidd joining the Knicks to replace Tom Thibodeau was always a bit of a long shot. In addition to choosing him as their candidate of choice, the Knicks also would have

Kidd may be New York’s top target after the Knicks fired their head coach. One problem: He’s still under contract with Dallas.

The Knicks fired coach Tom Thibodeau last week, and they are now the lone franchise in the league without a head coach.