It appears that Jason Kidd will be staying with the Mavericks. Despite reports suggesting Kidd and the Knicks had “mutual intrigue,” Mavs president Nico Harrison confirmed in a post-draft press conference that he does not intend to let that happen.
“Is that still out there about J. Kidd? I thought I shut that down,” he said, as relayed by Dallas Morning News writer Brad Townsend (Twitter link).
“He will be the coach next year,” Harrison continued.
Although the Mavericks denied the Knicks’ request to speak to Kidd, the lack of a forthcoming extension for the head coach had led to speculation that the issue may not be quite as open-and-shut as it appeared to be.
After drafting their forward of the future in Cooper Flagg, Harrison made the news official: the Knicks will have to look elsewhere to find their coach.
In addition to speaking to Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, New York recently interviewed Timberwolves head coach Micah Nori and were granted permission to interview Pelicans assistant James Borrego.
PJ Washington, Dereck Lively, Jaden Hardy & OMax Prosper to Boston for Derrick White…
Mavs don’t really need PJ as much with Coop on board now. Lively was always a luxury imo, they can get a big to backup Gafford in free agency, plus AD can always play 5. White can be the lead guard while Kyrie recovers & obv play alongside him when he returns.
Boston gets a young big with big time potential in Lively. They get a guy in PJ who can be a perfect complement for JB this season as well. His expiring contract is a plus as well.
No thanks.
To much. No way Lively would be included. Even after doing that no.
Someone get this guy a narcan he on that fentanyl