Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri
The move follows a 205-205 run and months of turmoil after Dallas traded Luka Dončić and reshaped its front office.
- On Tuesday, the Dallas Mavericks announced they are parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd, ending his five-year tenure with the franchise by mutual decision.
- Kidd oversaw a 205-205 record during his five seasons, but his role in the 2025 trade of Luka Doncic sparked internal questions and criticism throughout his tenure.
- Despite leading the team to the 2022 Western Conference Finals and the 2024 NBA Finals, Kidd missed the postseason in three other seasons, finishing his playoff tenure with a 22-18 record.
- Team president Masai Ujiri, who joined the organization two weeks ago, stated the team must "build a basketball organization capable of sustained championship contention" under new direction.
- The Mavericks' opening is the sixth coaching vacancy this offseason, and Ujiri plans to conduct a thorough search to replace Kidd as the team pursues championship contention.
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Jason Kidd Is Out as Coach: How Did the Massive Luka Dončić Trade Destroy His Blueprint?
Jason Kidd was removed as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday in Texas, ending a five‑year tenure that began with Luka Dončić at the centre of his plans and effectively unraveled after the superstar's blockbuster trade to the Los Angeles Lakers during the 2024‑25 season. Kidd arrived in Dallas in 2021 with a rare kind of institutional capital. He was the Hall of Fame point guard who had helped deliver the franchise's only championship …
Following a disappointing 2025-26 season, when the Dallas Mavericks finished with just 26 wins, the team and head coach Jason Kidd have reached an agreement to part ways. The decision follows a period of reorganization for the team following the departure of Luka Dončić.
The Dallas Mavericks are looking for a new head coach, with Jason Kidd losing his job in Texas.
The Dallas Mavericks' American franchise announced on Tuesday that Jason Kidd will no longer be the coach next season.
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