Report: Nets deny Jason Kidd's demands for promotion, allow him to speak with Bucks

Perhaps Brooklyn Nets head coach Jason Kidd looked around the league, and figured, "why not me?"

Kidd recently approached Nets ownership with a list of demands, chief among them the role of overseeing the Nets' basketball operations, according to a report from the New York Post's Tim Bontempts. 

His demands were rebuffed, perhaps because he only has one year of coaching experience (and no years of management experience) to his name. Kidd apparently wanted the additional powers on the basis that fellow inexperienced coaches like Derek Fisher and Steve Kerr penned richer deals than Kidd's this offseason. Jealousy, as it seems, got the better of him.

However, the Nets did permit him to speak with the Milwaukee Bucks, who, by the way, have a head coach in Larry Drew.

It's certainly a strong demand from Kidd, but it wouldn't be unheard of. Other coaches around the league, such as Doc Rivers and Stan Van Gundy hold the title of president of basketball operations in addition to their responsibilities on the sidelines.

For what it's worth, this story has been confirmed by many credible outlets (USA Today, NBA.com).

This could get ugly, according to Berger. His source said "I don't see it," when asked if they could imagine Kidd returning to Brooklyn. 

Bleacher Report's Howard Beck's sources are saying the same: "No shock here, but sense I get from plugged-in sources is that Kidd is probably finished with Nets whether he lands another job or not."

Very ugly: 

And what is Kidd looking for with the Bucks? Why, it's the elusive position of president of basketball operations. He won't be denied!

And what's this? He actually won't be denied? 

The right response to this rapid escalation of events? Take it away, Milwaukee Bucks forward Jeff Adrien:

The NBA: Never a dull moment.