Mavericks fire Jason Kidd as massive organizational changes continue
The Dallas Mavericks have fired head coach Jason Kidd amid significant organizational changes. Kidd, who led the team to a Western Conference championship in 2024, struggled in the past two seasons, failing to qualify for the playoffs. The Mavericks will now begin a search for a new head coach following this decision.
- ▪Jason Kidd has been removed as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks.
- ▪The team finished the 2025-26 season with a 26-56 record.
- ▪This change follows the firing of former general manager Nico Harrison.
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NBA Mavericks fire Jason Kidd as massive organizational changes continue By Andrew Battifarano Published May 19, 2026, 7:16 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The Mavericks are making a change on the bench. Head coach Jason Kidd is being removed from his post, the team announced. Dallas said it will “immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach.” Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves on March 30, 2026 at American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas. NBAE via Getty Images Kidd led the Mavericks to a Western Conference championship in 2024 but failed to qualify for the playoffs the last two seasons.
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