Knicks will seek permission to speak with Mavs' Jason Kidd as coaching search kicks into high gear: reports

The New York Knicks' head coaching search appears to be in full swing. 

After making the surprising decision to part ways with Tom Thibodeau, the Knicks are now eyeing Jason Kidd as a potential candidate to replace the franchise's fourth-winningest coach.

According to ESPN, the Knicks are actively vetting Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. 

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Since Kidd is under contract with the Mavs, the Knicks would have to submit a formal request to speak to the Dallas coach.