It has been a week since the Knicks fired their most successful coach of the century, ending Tom Thibodeau’s five-year tenure after falling two wins short of the NBA Finals.

The Knicks appear to be in no great rush to fill the league’s only head coaching vacancy, with time to explore the potential of trading for seemingly unavailable candidates, including Houston’s Ime Udoka, Minnesota’s Chris Finch and, most seriously, Dallas’ Jason Kidd, all of whom the Knicks reportedly have interest in.

Trading for a coach is rare for many reasons, beginning with the cooperation of one team to allow another team to poach a successful coach under contract. Houston reportedly has “no interest” in letting Udoka leave.

The interest between the Knicks and Kidd is mutual, but that’s not the same as getting permission for an interview.