Jason Kidd to interview with Bucks after failed Nets power play
You come at GM Billy King, you best not miss. Jason Kidd hasn't learned that lesson and could be saying Goodbye, Brooklyn soon.
www.cbssports.comJason Kidd is no longer the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks as of May 2026. The team announced a mutual parting of ways following Masai Ujiri’s arrival and a season that prompted a broader retooling of the franchise.[1][2]
Key points
- Timing: The Mavericks disclosed Kidd’s departure in mid-May 2026, after a season that culminated in a bottom-tier finish and organizational changes.[2][1]
- Context: New team president Masai Ujiri signaled a “new direction” for the franchise, which aligned with Kidd’s departure and a broader cultural reset.[1][2]
- Tenure: Kidd coached Dallas from 2021–2026, including a Finals appearance in 2024, but the team faced instability and a challenging recent stretch.[2]
What happened next
- The Mavericks began pursuing a different basketball leadership trajectory under Ujiri’s leadership, with public statements thanking Kidd for his contributions while signaling the future focus on new directions.[2]
- Reports and coverage in May 2026 emphasized a shift away from the previous regime, though the exact roster and front-office moves beyond Kidd’s departure were still developing at that time.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can pull a brief timeline of the events and summarize reactions from key outlets, or provide a quick comparison of Kidd’s Dallas tenure to his prior coaching stops.