New Jason Kidd Rumors Reveal Mavs' Mindset on 'Potential Power Struggle' After HC's Firing
Bleacher Report • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd, who had four years and $40 million remaining on his contract, to avoid a potential power struggle with new president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri.
- Kidd had expressed interest in becoming president of basketball operations after Nico Harrison's firing, but was informed by Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont that he wouldn't be considered for the role.
- Kidd was excluded from the front office search process that led to Ujiri's hiring, indicating a disconnect between Kidd and the organization's new leadership.
- Ujiri stated that the decision to part ways with Kidd was difficult but necessary, emphasizing his accountability and authority over organizational decisions.
- The Mavericks are undergoing a complete organizational reset under Ujiri, who has been granted full authority to reshape the team.