With the Knicks reportedly interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd to replace the fired Tom Thibodeau, one former NBA player says there’s “no way in hell” Kidd should make that move.

The New York Knicks — searching for a new coach after the firing of Tom Thibodeau, who led them to the Eastern Conference Finals — are expected to ask permission of the Dallas Mavericks to talk to Jason Kidd about coming to Manhattan,

The Mavericks head coach has emerged as a potential Knicks head coaching candidate after Tom Thibodeau's departure. Dallas has not received a request to interview Jason Kidd.

The New York Knicks have begun their search for their next head coach. Despite leading the team to the Eastern Conference Finals this season, Tom Thibodeau was fired by the team shortly after the series loss to the Indiana Pacers.

Jay Wright will not be the next head coach of the Knicks, while the New York's request to interview Jason Kidd is reportedly expected to be turned down.

Although the Knicks have three players whom Jay Wright coached at Villanova, the retired Hall of Famer will not resume his career with New York, multiple media outlets reported on Saturday.