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

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.

The Knicks are set to begin the first stage of formal interviews for their head-coaching job next week, with plans to meet with Mike Brown and Taylor Jenkins, sources told ESPN.

The Knicks are back to the drawing board after being denied permission to speak to three coaches in less than day