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Brooklyn Nets' US head coach Jason Kidd addresses the media ahead of a training session in the O2 Arena in London, on January 15, 2014, ahead of the NBA Global Games London 2014 basketball match between Atlanta Hawks and Brooklyn Nets in London on January 16. AFP PHOTO/BEN STANSALL (Photo by BEN STANSALL / AFP via Getty Images)
Earlier this week, the surprising news came out that the Dallas Mavericks had parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd.
Kidd had been at the helm for five seasons, helping lead them to the 2024 NBA Finals (and 2022 Western Conference finals).
Mavs PR wrote (on May 19): “The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd. The organization will immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach.”
The Dallas Mavericks announced today that the team has mutually agreed to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd.
The organization will immediately begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach.
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NBA Fans React To Jason Kidd’s Heartfelt Instagram
GettyHead coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks looks on during the first quarter against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome on April 07, 2026 in Inglewood, California.
On Friday, Kidd made a post to Instagram for his daughter (just days after departing from the Mavs).
He wrote: “Another one on to high school! Congratulations to the 8th grade graduate @noahgracekidd! We love you!”
Ben Stinar Ben Stinar has been covering the NBA for over seven years. He has written for OnSI, Forbes, Amico Hoops, The Big Lead and had a podcast with former All-Star Jameer Nelson. More about Ben Stinar