Mavericks part ways with Jason Kidd after 5 seasons
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- The Dallas Mavericks have parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, ending a tenure that included a Western Conference Finals appearance and an NBA Finals run.
- The relationship deteriorated following the February 2025 trade of Luka Dončić to the Lakers, with internal disagreements about Kidd's involvement in the decision.
- Injuries to key players Anthony Davis and Kyrie Irving severely impacted the team's performance, contributing to a 30-loss stretch in the final 37 games of the season.
- The Mavericks also dismissed assistant GM Matt Riccardi and are now under the leadership of new president Masai Ujiri, who stated a desire for a new direction and will conduct a thorough search for a new head coach.
- Kidd leaves with a 205-205 coaching record in Dallas, having built strong relationships with young star Cooper Flagg and veteran Kyrie Irving, but the team is now focused on rebuilding post-Dončić trade.