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 dismissed in May 2026 as team owners signal a fresh vision following the season, friction over personnel strategy 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 guided the team to the playoffs, but evaluations of on-court performance and personnel decisions weighed into the decision. The Mavericks presented it as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, as ownership shifts.