Jason Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons with Masai Ujiri looking to start fresh
Kidd took Dallas to the 2024 Finals but has missed the playoffs in the last two seasons
new.cbssports.comJason Kidd was fired as Mavericks head coach in May 2026, with Masai Ujiri taking the helm as team president and signaling a new direction for Dallas. Public reports at the time described the departure as a mutual parting after a season that ended poorly and amid a broader organizational shift. However, you asked for the latest news specifically about his firing, so here are the key updates from credible outlets around that date:
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Dallas Mavericks announce Jason Kidd’s departure and emphasize a shift in direction under new leadership (Masai Ujiri as president). This was framed as part of a broader rebuild rather than a routine coaching change.[2]
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Coverage notes Kidd’s five-season tenure in Dallas, including a 2022 conference finals appearance and a 2024 NBA Finals run, followed by a downturn leading to the parting of ways.[2]
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Additional outlets corroborate the firing as an organizational reset rather than a firing for cause, with statements thanking Kidd for his leadership and noting the search for a new basketball direction.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can compile a concise timeline of the Dallas Mavericks’ coaching changes around that period, or pull the direct statements from Masai Ujiri and the Mavericks for precise wording. I can also provide a quick summary of Kidd’s on-court achievements and the franchise’s transitional moves following his departure. Would you like that?