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Mavericks Unexpectedly Fire Head Coach Jason Kidd After 5 Seasons: Report

Mavericks Unexpectedly Fire Head Coach Jason Kidd After 5 Seasons: Report

Summary

The Dallas Mavericks have fired their head coach, Jason Kidd, after five seasons. Kidd led the team to the Western Conference Finals twice but parted ways with the team despite having a long contract left.

Key Facts

  • Jason Kidd was head coach of the Dallas Mavericks for five seasons.
  • He led the Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and 2024.
  • The Mavericks finished the 2024–25 season with a 25–56 record.
  • The team traded away star player Luka Doncic during the 2024–25 season.
  • Kyrie Irving missed the entire 2024–25 season due to injuries.
  • Kidd still had over four years and $40 million remaining on his contract.
  • The decision to part ways was made by team president Masai Ujiri and owner Patrick Dumont.
  • The Mavericks will start searching for a new head coach immediately.
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