The Knicks coaching job is considered a premier position across the NBA, but New York's front office is finding out that replacing Thibodeau may be more difficult than it first thought.

The New York Knicks are on the receiving end of criticism following the surprise firing of Tom Thibodeau.

SNY reported the Knicks requested permission to speak to Houston Rockets coach Ime Udoka, but that request was denied as well.

Several reports now indicate that the New York Knicks are expected to come up short in their pursuit of Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd as their replacement for Tom Thibodeau. ESPN reported Wednesday morning that Dallas gave a "firm rejection" to the Knicks when they requested permission to talk to Kidd.

On the heels of firing Tom Thibodeau as their head coach, the New York Knicks appear to have their sights primarily set on Jason Kidd as his replacement if they can receive permission from the Dallas ...

Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison made it clear to Triano during the process that Kidd would remain the head coach.