The Dallas Mavericks fired Jason Kidd for one reason only, and he ...
Head coach Jason Kidd’s tenure with the Mavs ended because he was tethered to the trade of Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers.
www.star-telegram.comJason Kidd let go in May 2026 as Dallas signals a new direction following the season, tensions related to front-office decisions and the long-term plan. The decision aligns with a wider restructuring and the hiring of Masai Ujiri as team president, framed as a step toward a new franchise direction. Kidd’s tenure included playoff appearances, but scrutiny over on-court results and personnel decisions weighed into the decision. Dallas presented it as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, as ownership shifts.