One Luka Doncic question makes Mavericks front office pause before answering
The Dallas Mavericks have fired head coach Jason Kidd as part of a significant organizational overhaul. New team president Masai Ujiri is focusing on building around 2026 Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg after a disappointing season. The Mavericks are looking to develop a youth movement following the controversial trade of Luka Doncic.
- ▪Jason Kidd was let go after five seasons as head coach of the Mavericks.
- ▪Masai Ujiri made the decision just two weeks after taking over as team president.
- ▪The Mavericks finished the season with a 26-56 record, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year.
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