MAVS NEWS:

[F Gump]

   If Kidd leaves, no reason to keep Nico around. 

If Kidd stays, no reason to keep Nico around either.

Frankly, I dont think there is any linkage between the 2. That includes the Luka trade, where Nico made the claim that he knew Kidd would agree, even though he had NOT talked to Kidd about it. Just arrogantly assumed. And Kidd has played good soldier, refusing to take shots at Nico, but also not ever saying it was a good move or a necessary one (and kinda speaking of his job as being to coach what he's given rather than manage those choices.)

If Nico is fired I think Kidd would be relieved not sad. 

I think Kidd is a plus as a coach and it would be a mistake to let him go. He's taken Mavs to WCF twice. In their 45 year history, no other coach has done that. I think he's a great asset in trying to build the PG group. Players (except scrubs who won't play team ball and end up with reduced minutes) like to play for him, and that matters in roster building. 

I dont think NY has anything to offer except junk, so there's no potential value if Mavs opened the door.