Mavericks lose their clear favorite to replace Jason Kidd after aggressive rival move
The Dallas Mavericks are facing a setback in their coaching search after losing their top candidate, Sean Sweeney, to the Orlando Magic. This comes after the Mavericks fired Jason Kidd following two consecutive missed playoff seasons. New team president Masai Ujiri is now tasked with finding a suitable replacement amidst internal power struggles.
- ▪The Mavericks recently fired Jason Kidd after a 205-205 record over five seasons.
- ▪Sean Sweeney was hired by the Orlando Magic before the Mavericks could make an official offer.
- ▪Sweeney previously served as an assistant coach for the Mavericks, contributing to their 2024 NBA Finals run.
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| Publication time | Sat, 30 May 2026 17:02:33 +0000 |
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