Who will be Dallas Mavericks' next head coach? Three names to watch
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Key Points:
- Jason Kidd has been unexpectedly dismissed as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks despite recently receiving a contract extension and being owed $40 million.
- New team president Masai Ujiri is leading a major restructuring, aiming to install his own staff and seeking the “next great coach” rather than a conventional hire.
- Sean Sweeney, a top assistant and former member of Kidd’s staff, is a leading candidate and has ties to the Mavericks, making Dallas an attractive opportunity for him.
- Micah Nori, a longtime assistant in Minnesota, is also considered a promising coaching prospect with potential to become a star head coach.
- Established coaches like Billy Donovan and James Borrego might be considered, though Ujiri’s past hires favor rising stars over experienced veterans.