Knicks denied permission to interview Kidd, Udoka and Finch in coaching search, AP sources say

The New York Knicks were denied permission to speak with coaches Jason Kidd of Dallas, Ime Udoka of Houston and Chris Finch of Minnesota in a slow start to find Tom Thibodeau's replacement. All three coaches are under contract and their organizations declined to make them available for interviews with the Knicks, two people with knowledge of the details said Thursday. The Knicks fired Thibodeau on June 3, despite reaching the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in 25 years.