The New York Knicks’ request to speak with Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd and Chicago Bulls contemporary Billy Donovan was

Insider Reveals Scenario Where Jason Kidd, Billy Donovan Would Take Knicks Job originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Two of the current head coaches the New York Knicks tried to steal may still yet become tenable prospects for the franchise this summer.

Notably, the Knicks reportedly have not officially asked the Mavericks for permission to interview Kidd, who has two years left on his contract. However, Stefan Bondy of The New York Post reported Tuesday that Dallas is unlikely to grant the Knicks that permission, ending New York's pursuit then and there.

Despite their best efforts, the New York Knicks failed miserably in their pursuit to pry away Jason Kidd and Ime

Say what you will about the New York Knicks' decision to fire Tom Thibodeau and how their search for his replacement is going— they are leaving no stone unturned. After shockingly dismissing Thibodeau following the franchise's best playoff run in decades the Knicks have spent the last week requesting to interview actively employed coaches.