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 Dallas signals a new direction following the season, friction over personnel strategy and the franchise roadmap. The firing coincides with broader organizational changes and the Masai Ujiri taking the president role, framed as part of a refreshed franchise vision. Kidd guided the team to the playoffs, but evaluations of on-court performance and personnel decisions weighed into the decision. Dallas described it as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, amid ownership changes.