The Knicks are seemingly out on two candidates they had eyes on to replace Tom Thibodeau as their next head coach.

The Knicks being denied conversations with Finch and Udoka comes shortly after the news that a potential pairing with Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd has become increasingly unlikely, according to reports. The Knicks have not formally requested to interview Kidd, but Dallas would likely block that request.

The Knicks formally asked the Rockets for permission to speak with head coach Ime Udoka and were rejected, according to SNY’s Ian Begley.