The Knicks’ first swing at trying to lure Jason Kidd to the Garden has officially been rebuffed by the Mavericks. After requesting permission Wednesday morning to speak with Dallas head coach Jason Kidd, the Mavs denied the Knicks’ request, according to multiple reports.

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Kyrie Irving, Anthony Davis' Role in Keeping Jason Kidd With Mavericks Revealed Amid Knicks Interest originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks need a new head coach after firing two-time Coach of the Year Tom Thibodeau.