It appears that Jason Kidd will be staying with the Mavericks. Despite reports suggesting Kidd and the Knicks had “mutual intrigue,” Mavs president Nico Harrison confirmed in a post-draft press conference that he does not intend to let that happen.
“Is that still out there about J. Kidd? I thought I shut that down,” he said, as relayed by Dallas Morning News writer Brad Townsend (Twitter link).
“He will be the coach next year,” Harrison continued.
Although the Mavericks denied the Knicks’ request to speak to Kidd, the lack of a forthcoming extension for the head coach had led to speculation that the issue may not be quite as open-and-shut as it appeared to be.
After drafting their forward of the future in Cooper Flagg, Harrison made the news official: the Knicks will have to look elsewhere to find their coach.
In addition to speaking to Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, New York recently interviewed Timberwolves head coach Micah Nori and were granted permission to interview Pelicans assistant James Borrego.
PJ Washington, Dereck Lively, Jaden Hardy & OMax Prosper to Boston for Derrick White…
Mavs don’t really need PJ as much with Coop on board now. Lively was always a luxury imo, they can get a big to backup Gafford in free agency, plus AD can always play 5. White can be the lead guard while Kyrie recovers & obv play alongside him when he returns.
Boston gets a young big with big time potential in Lively. They get a guy in PJ who can be a perfect complement for JB this season as well. His expiring contract is a plus as well.
No thanks.
To much. No way Lively would be included. Even after doing that no.
Someone get this guy a narcan he on that fentanyl
Put down the pipe
“Although the Mavericks denied the Knicks’ request to speak to Kidd, the lack of a forthcoming extension for the head coach had led to speculation that the issue may not be quite as open-and-shut as it appeared to be.”
This makes no sense.
Why would the Mavs extend JKidd, barely one year after extending him for 4 years? He has three more years on his deal; what does he expect, another four years?
I’m actually glad Nico stood firm on this one. You can’t give your coach a raise and an extension every time an opposing team asks to interview him. If that were the case, teams like the Knicks can just call every front office and cost them money by asking to interview their coach. You don’t hear about Quin Snyder asking for an extension because the Knicks wanted to interview him.
Just ridiculous logic. 🤦🏾
Yep this is a ridiculous article lol
Not that it necessarily changes your overall point, but I believe it’s been reported that Kidd has just two years left on his current deal.
This! He originally signed a 4 year deal in 2021 and then a 2 year extension last year during the playoffs.
Okay, I stand corrected. I still wouldn’t extend him until he either wins the title or has one year left.