The New York Knicks' coaching search got a massive update on Monday after a report regarding Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd.

The New York Knicks entered the offseason riding high after their best campaign in decades. Their 51-31 record delivered the franchise’s first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since 1999, though that magical run came to an abrupt halt against the Indiana Pacers in six games.

As the New York Knicks continue their search for their next franchise head coach, more details have emerged about their quest. They have reached out to several teams expressing interest in their head coaches,

It has been reported that the Dallas Mavericks denied a request to interview Jason Kidd, the Minnesota Timberwolves said no to Chris Finch, the Houston Rockets did the same with Ime Udoka, the Atlanta Hawks rejected a Quin Snyder interview, and the Chicago Bulls also shut down the idea of Billy Donovan.

The Knicks have been the recipient of much criticism from figures in sports media since firing Tom Thibodeau on June 3, with ex-NBA coach P.J. Carlesimo declaring that the team is “their own worst enemy” during a podcast appearance Tuesday.

So what was the plan? Just hope that a team with a good coach was going to let him go to New York in exchange for draft picks?

Well, now we have a pretty good idea why the New York Knicks can’t ever get out of the East. Fire the only coach in the last 26 years to get you close … and then conduct a coaching search like this?

After finishing a 17-year NBA career, Jackson became the Golden State Warriors' head coach in 2011 and led the team back to the playoffs in back-to-back seasons. While his time in the Bay Area saw him lead the Dubs back to legitimate status, Mark also faced numerous criticisms of his leadership style inside the locker room.