Overview
- The Mavericks announced that they and head coach Jason Kidd mutually agreed to part ways on May 19, 2026, and the team has begun a comprehensive search for a new head coach.
- Masai Ujiri led the decision with owner Patrick Dumont's sign‑off and said the organization will also review its entire basketball operations staff.
- Kidd departs after five seasons in Dallas with a 205-205 regular‑season record and two deep playoff runs, and he still reportedly has four years and more than $40 million left on his contract.
- The move follows a turbulent 15 months that included the February 2025 Luka Dončić trade, the firing of GM Nico Harrison, major injuries and a 26-56 2025‑26 season that accelerated a rebuild.
- Ujiri, known for decisive front‑office changes, framed the reset as building long‑term contention around 2025 No. 1 pick and Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg and signaled he will pick the next coach to fit that plan.