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.comKidd let go in May 2026 as ownership signals a shift in direction following the season, friction over personnel strategy and the long-term outlook. 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 scrutiny over on-court results and front-office choices weighed into the decision. The Mavericks described it as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, in a shifting leadership landscape.