Mavericks Confident Jason Kidd Will Stay — But Knicks’ Bold Pursuit Sparks Drama

The buzz around Jason Kidd’s potential move to the New York Knicks has been hard to ignore, but don’t count on that happening anytime soon. The Dallas Mavericks, quietly confident, are making it crystal clear behind the scenes: Kidd isn’t packing his bags this offseason. He’s eyeing a fresh contract extension, fueled by the Knicks’ interest, but loyal to the Mavericks’ cause for now. This isn’t just some passing rumor—it’s a strategic chess move as Kidd looks to solidify his future in Dallas, especially with the team freshly armed with the top pick in the NBA Draft. Meanwhile, the Knicks are still navigating their coaching vacancy after parting ways with Tom Thibodeau, and although Kidd’s name is in the mix, official talks haven’t even begun. The winds might shift—especially if Kidd’s extension talks stall—but for the moment, the Mavericks’ playbook anticipates Kidd’s continued reign on their sidelines. Curious to dive deeper? LEARN MORE

Kidd has spent the last four seasons with the Mavericks. He’s compiled a 179-149 record and led them to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2011 last season, when the team still had star Luka Dončić on their roster. While Dončić gas since been traded away, the Mavericks won the NBA Draft lottery this spring and are now in position to select Duke star Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick later this month.AdvertisementAdvertisement

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AdvertisementAmid speculation that he may become the new head coach of the New York Knicks, the Dallas Mavericks fully expect that Jason Kidd will remain with the organization for the foreseeable future.The Knicks surprised the NBA world last week when they parted ways with Thibodeau, who led the team to the conference finals for the first time since 2000. He brought the team back to relevance, too, and made four postseason appearance in five years after a seven-year drought from the playoffs. There are several notable names who could replace Thibodeau in New York, though that coaching search is just getting started. The team is the only one in the league without a head coach.