The New York Knicks made a major move following their Eastern Conference Finals loss to the Indiana Pacers, firing head coach Tom Thibodeau. Since that move, rumors have begun flying with both Giannis Antetokounmpo and Jason Kidd at the center of them.

The Knicks are considering a Hall of Fame name with organizational ties in their coaching search after the firing of Tom Thibodeau.

The New York Knicks plan to formally request permission to interview Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd for their coaching vacancy, NBA insider Marc Stein reported Friday. The Knicks fired head coach Tom Thibodeau on Tuesday despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.