Jason Kidd breaks silence after shocking Mavericks firing
Jason Kidd has expressed gratitude following his recent firing as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks. In a social media post, he thanked the organization, players, and fans for their support during his five-year tenure. The Mavericks are now seeking a new direction under president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri after a disappointing season.
- ▪Jason Kidd thanked the Dallas Mavericks organization, players, and fans after his firing.
- ▪He expressed pride in the relationships formed and the team's competitive spirit during his tenure.
- ▪The Mavericks announced a mutual agreement to part ways with Kidd after a disappointing 26-56 season.
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NBA Jason Kidd breaks silence after shocking Mavericks firing By Dylan Svoboda Published May 21, 2026, 4:28 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google Jason Kidd has broken his silence after his Mavericks exit. The now-fired head coach thanked the Dallas organization, players and fans after five seasons with the team in a lengthy post to social media on Thursday. “The last five years in Dallas have meant more to my family and me than I can fully put into words,” he wrote. “… To the players, thank you for your trust, your commitment, and the battles we went through together. I am proud of what we built, the relationships formed, and the way you competed night in and night out.
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