Jason Kidd is set to receive a contract extension from the Dallas Mavericks before the upcoming season. This comes after Kidd faced significant interest from the New York Knicks, who pursued him after their head coach Tom Thibodeau was dismissed. Despite the Knicks' attempts to interview him, the Mavericks initially denied permission, indicating their commitment to Kidd, who has already secured an extension last May.

With this extension, Kidd joins Billy Donovan and Ime Udoka as the third head coach recently secured by their teams amid interest from the Knicks. Kidd will now have the chance to mentor No. 1 overall draft pick Cooper Flagg, as the Mavericks aim for championship glory while managing multiple player timelines.