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.comKidd fired in May 2026 as team owners signal a fresh vision following the season, with tensions over front-office decisions and the long-term outlook. The firing coincides with broader organizational changes and the appointment of Masai Ujiri as president, framed as a step toward a new franchise direction. Kidd’s tenure included playoff appearances, but questions about on-court results and personnel decisions weighed into the decision. Dallas framed the move as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, as ownership shifts.