Overview:
The Dallas Mavericks have announced that they are parting ways with head coach Jason Kidd, and will begin searching for a new head coach. Kidd led the team to multiple postseason appearances and the NBA Finals in 2024, but the team finished 26-56 this season. Mavericks President Masai Ujiri said that the organization believes this is the right time for a new direction and that they have high expectations for the franchise.
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd. The organization will immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach.
“Jason has had a meaningful impact on the Dallas Mavericks, both as a Hall of Fame player and as the head coach who helped lead this franchise back to the NBA Finals,” said Mavericks President Masai Ujiri. “We are thankful for Jason’s leadership, his professionalism and his commitment to the team. In my short time here, I’ve developed an enormous amount of respect for what he has built. He will always be an important part of the Mavericks family.”
Kidd was named head coach of the Mavericks on June 28, 2021. During his tenure, the Mavericks made multiple postseason appearances, advanced to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and reached the NBA Finals in 2024. Dallas finished 26-56 this season.
“As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team,” Ujiri said. “We have high expectations for this franchise and a responsibility to build a basketball organization capable of sustained championship contention. We will conduct a thorough, disciplined search for our next head coach and continue to evaluate our entire basketball operations staff to ensure we compete at the standard Mavs fans expect and deserve.”