According to NBA Insider Brandon Robinson, Jason Kidd is a serious candidate to be in line for the job. The Knicks had reached out to the Mavericks regarding an interview, but have yet to hear back.

Knicks’ Pursuit of Mavericks’ Jason Kidd Gets Big Update on Monday originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks began their offseason by making a shocking move as they fired head coach Tom Thibodeau just three days after their playoff exit.

The New York Knicks recently fired Tom Thibodeau, which was a decision some expected. However, others felt it was the wrong decision for an organization that had gone more than 20 years without a conference finals appearance.