Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach
Mavericks president Masai Ujiri announced the decision to remove Jason Kidd as head coach, emphasizing the need for a fresh start for the franchise. Ujiri acknowledged the challenges faced by the team and expressed his commitment to accountability in the decision-making process. He highlighted the importance of clarity and direction in building the team moving forward.
- ▪Masai Ujiri stated that the decision to remove Jason Kidd was difficult but necessary for a fresh start.
- ▪Kidd had a .500 regular-season coaching record with the Mavericks and led them to two playoff runs.
- ▪Ujiri is focused on building around rookie Cooper Flagg and integrating Kyrie Irving into the team's future plans.
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- ▪ Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was his decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach — Yahoo Sports
- ▪ Jason Kidd is out as coach of the Mavericks, 2 weeks after the hiring of team president Masai Ujiri - AP News — Google News
- ▪ Jason Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons with Masai Ujiri looking to start fresh — CBS Sports
- ▪ Kidd out as Mavericks coach after five seasons — ESPN — Top
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Open this photo in gallery:Mavericks President Masai Ujiri speaks to reporters during a news conference addressing the departure of head coach Jason Kidd on Wednesday in Dallas.Julio Cortez/The Associated PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountDallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri made several references to a fresh start for the franchise while explaining what he said was a difficult decision to remove Jason Kidd as coach after five seasons.Ujiri also said he wasn’t referring to the trade of Luka Doncic, or anyone connected to the February 2025 deal that ended up being a huge setback for the franchise.“Honestly, that trade has played no part in how I have thought about anything,” Ujiri said at a news conference Wednesday.
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