Dallas Mavericks, head coach Jason Kidd mutually agree to part ways
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Key Points:
- Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks have mutually agreed to part ways, ending his tenure as head coach just 15 days after Masai Ujiri was hired as the team's new head of basketball operations.
- Mavericks President Masai Ujiri praised Kidd's leadership and contributions but emphasized the need for a new direction to build a championship-contending team.
- Kidd had four years and about $40 million remaining on his contract, with the decision to part ways approved by owner Patrick Dumont; Kidd had previously sought a front office role, which was declined.
- Dallas will conduct a comprehensive search for a new head coach, with the team looking to build around Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and meet high organizational expectations.
- Kidd's coaching record with Dallas stands at 205-205, including a trip to the 2024 NBA Finals, but the team missed the playoffs the last two seasons following the Luka Doncic trade.