Overview
- The Mavericks, which announced the split Tuesday, said they will start a comprehensive search for a new head coach.
- Owner Patrick Dumont gave Ujiri authority over the coaching decision, and the two reached the call this week, according to ESPN and Shams Charania.
- Kidd had four years and more than $40 million left on his contract after recent extensions, multiple outlets reported.
- Kidd went 205-205 over five seasons in Dallas and led the team to the 2022 Western Conference finals and the 2024 NBA Finals.
- Dallas finished 26-56 after the 2025 trade of Luka Dončić and major injuries, and the team now intends to build around Cooper Flagg with the No. 9 pick also in hand.