According to ESPN, the Knicks are actively vetting Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd. CLICK HERE FOR MORE ... The Indiana Pacers eliminated New York in six games. Kidd spent the final season of his lengthy NBA career with the Knicks.

The Knicks are reportedly interested in tabbing Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as the successor to Tom Thibodeau’s throne at Madison Square Garden, according to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein and ESPN’s Shams Charania.

When the Knicks parted ways with Tom Thibodeau, it seemed risky not to have a replacement in place. And they have reportedly made their first move as the Knicks are expected to formally request permission to speak to Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd.