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Mavericks Give Jason Kidd Multi-Year Extension Ahead of Season Opener

Dallas prioritizes continuity for a Cooper Flagg-led reboot following Knicks interest in Kidd.

Overview

  • The team announced Tuesday that Kidd agreed to a multiyear deal, with contract terms and length undisclosed.
  • NBA reporter Marc Stein first reported the agreement, which comes a year after Dallas previously extended Kidd.
  • The Mavericks denied the Knicks permission to interview Kidd this offseason after prior external interest that also included the Lakers.
  • Kidd enters his fifth season in Dallas with a 179–149 record, a 2024 NBA Finals appearance and a 2022 Western Conference finals run.
  • The move follows a turbulent 39–43 season after the Luka Dončić trade and injuries, as Dallas pivots to a new core featuring No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg and Anthony Davis; The Athletic reported Kidd had two years left on his deal before this extension.