Kidd is out as Mavericks coach soon after Ujiri's hiring as president
AP News • • general
Key Points:
- Jason Kidd has been dismissed as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons, following the recent hiring of Masai Ujiri as team president and governor.
- The decision was described as mutual, with Ujiri emphasizing a new direction for the franchise aimed at sustained championship contention.
- Kidd led the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024 with Luka Doncic but struggled in later seasons after trading Doncic for Anthony Davis, resulting in missed playoffs.
- The Mavericks finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 record despite rookie Cooper Flagg's strong performance, and Kidd ends his tenure with a .500 regular-season record (205-205).
- Kidd’s coaching career spans over nine seasons with a 388-395 record, including stints with Brooklyn, Milwaukee, and the Lakers as an assistant before joining Dallas.