But this is the Mavericks, who have made nothing but odd decisions since the start of 2025, highlighted, of course, by the still-baffling move to trade franchise superstar Luka Dončić because, as Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison has put it on a number of occasions, "defense wins championships."

Knicks Receive Negative Update on Pursuing Mavericks' Jason Kidd originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The New York Knicks are interested in Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who has two years left on his contract with Dallas.

From the moment Thibs was fired, there was speculation that the Knicks could try to hire a head coach who already has a job. New York’s front office has zeroed in on its main ta