MAVS NEWS:

[DanSchwartzgan]

Stein had several thoughts/information in this same article (his latest, yesterday evening Europe time):
- There is a belief among some within the Mavericks' organization that the Knicks will ultimately decide against taking the step of asking.
- I have likewise heard from a few well-placed skeptics who believe that the Knicks would be immediately shot down if they do ask.
- What can turn the volume down on that noise? The Mavericks could let it be known firmly, on or off the record, that Kidd is not available to any other team since he is under contract for the next two seasons. (Like we learned with the Rockets and their don't-even-try-it stance with Udoka in this story I published last Tuesday.)

I was reffering to the last item I listed above. Houston immediately shut down the option to consider allowing Udoka to interview for Knicks. Mavs didn't do that, just some unofficial vague beliefs.

I think the possible interest is Giannis related.  Everyone is looking for a leg up.  Kidd as coach is perceived to be a benefit to NY.  Atlanta is holding open their President of Basketball Operations position and GA's agent is a leading candidate.  Who knows what else is going on behind the scenes.

BTW, I wonder if any of the Giannis losers might get aggressive in an offer for AD.  It won't happen, but if one wants to dream, it seems like fertile ground for finding a possible deal.