The Dallas Mavericks are reportedly expected to deny the New York Knicks permission to interview head coach Jason Kidd, should they request it.

The Mavericks head coach has emerged as a potential Knicks head coaching candidate after Tom Thibodeau's departure. Dallas has not received a request to interview Jason Kidd.

The New York Knicks are conducting active due diligence on Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd among other head coaching candidates in their search to replace Tom Thibodeau, sources told ESPN.