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 fired in May 2026 as team owners signal a fresh vision following the season, tensions related to front-office decisions and the franchise roadmap. The move comes amid organizational restructuring and the hiring of Masai Ujiri as team president, framed as part of a refreshed franchise vision. Kidd’s tenure included playoff appearances, but evaluations of on-court performance and personnel decisions weighed into the decision. The Mavericks described it as part of a broader vision for the franchise’s future, in a shifting leadership landscape.