Overview
- The Mavericks announced on May 19 that they and head coach Jason Kidd had mutually agreed to part ways, ending his five-season run that included a 205-205 regular-season record and a trip to the 2024 NBA Finals.
- Newly hired president Masai Ujiri took responsibility for the decision and said he will lead a thorough, disciplined search for a new head coach as he reviews the franchise’s basketball operations.
- Reports say Kidd still had about four years and more than $40 million left on his contract but owner Patrick Dumont authorized Ujiri to make the change.
- Ujiri signaled the team will be built around 2025 No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and said the front office is evaluating how Kyrie Irving fits with Flagg while also weighing roster and asset moves.
- The move completes an early reset following a 26-56 season and the fallout from the February 2025 Luka Dončić trade, and it leaves the Mavericks with near-term choices on coaching hires, staff evaluations, and possible personnel transactions.