Mavericks' firing of Jason Kidd part of vision of building for ...
The move had been anticipated, especially since the hiring of former Toronto and Denver executive Masai Ujiri as team president.
www.bostonglobe.comJason Kidd let go in May 2026 as Dallas signals a new direction following the season, with tensions over front-office decisions and the franchise roadmap. The decision aligns with a wider restructuring and the hiring of Masai Ujiri as team president, framed as a step toward a new franchise direction. Kidd’s tenure included playoff appearances, but questions about on-court results and personnel decisions weighed into the decision. Dallas presented it as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, in a shifting leadership landscape.