Masai Ujiri says Mavs 'needed a clean slate to go forward,' have 'huge curiosity' to see Kyrie Irving with Cooper Flagg
The Dallas Mavericks have parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd, a decision taken by new president Masai Ujiri. Ujiri emphasized that the responsibility for the dismissal lies solely with him and not with the players or other staff. He expressed a desire to see how Kyrie Irving performs alongside rookie Cooper Flagg moving forward.
- ▪The Mavericks announced their mutual parting with Jason Kidd on May 20, 2026.
- ▪Masai Ujiri stated that the decision to dismiss Kidd was his responsibility.
- ▪Ujiri is eager to see the potential of Kyrie Irving playing with Cooper Flagg.
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