Jason Kidd was fired as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks on May 19, 2026, the team announced. The decision came after the Mavericks were eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Phoenix Suns. Kidd, 53, had a 104-60 regular-season record in two seasons with Dallas, including a trip to the Western Conference Finals in 2022.
The firing was announced by new Mavericks president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri, who was hired earlier in May. Ujiri stated that the decision was based on a need for a new direction. Kidd's contract had two years remaining.
Kidd is expected to be a candidate for other head coaching vacancies, including the Chicago Bulls and Orlando Magic, both of which are searching for new coaches. The Bulls fired Billy Donovan on April 14, and the Magic dismissed Jamahl Mosley on April 11.
