ESPN reported Wednesday that Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks became the latest coach New York sought permission to speak with only to be denied by the Mavericks.

The New York Knicks began their search for a new head coach after firing Tom Thibodeau from the position shortly after being eliminated from the playoffs.

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison made it clear to Triano during the process that Kidd would remain the head coach.