Even though the New York Knicks' requests to interview Jason Kidd and Billy Donovan have been turned down, there's some thought at least one of them could still become available to them.

NBA Trade Idea Sends Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd to Knicks originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd coached the Brooklyn Nets for one season (2013-14) after retiring from the NBA in 2013.

Several reports now indicate that the New York Knicks are expected to come up short in their pursuit of Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as their replacement for Tom Thibodeau. ESPN reported Wednesday morning that Dallas gave a "firm rejection" to the Knicks when they requested permission to talk to Kidd.