Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri
Jason Kidd has been dismissed as the head coach of the Dallas Mavericks after five seasons. This decision comes just two weeks after the hiring of Masai Ujiri as the team's president. Kidd previously led the Mavericks to an NBA championship as a player in 2011 but faced challenges in recent seasons.
- ▪Jason Kidd was let go after five seasons as head coach of the Mavericks.
- ▪The decision was described as a mutual agreement between Kidd and the team.
- ▪Kidd had previously led the Mavericks to an NBA championship as a player in 2011.
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