The Dallas Mavericks parted ways with Jason Kidd on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, ending his five-season run as head coach after a difficult 2025-26 NBA season.

The organization said the decision was mutual and confirmed that it will begin a comprehensive search for its next head coach.

Mavericks Begin Head Coach Search After Jason Kidd Exit

The move comes shortly after Masai Ujiri joined Dallas as president of basketball operations, giving the franchise a new leadership direction as it evaluates the future of its roster and coaching staff.

Ujiri said the Mavericks believe this is the right time for a new direction and emphasized that the franchise remains focused on building a basketball operation capable of sustained championship contention.

Jason Kidd’s Mavericks Tenure Included Major Highs and Sharp Decline

Kidd was hired as Dallas head coach on Monday, June 28, 2021. During his five seasons, he helped lead the Mavericks to the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024.

Kidd Finished With a 205-205 Record in Dallas

Kidd ended his Mavericks coaching tenure with a 205-205 regular-season record. His time in Dallas included deep playoff runs, but the team struggled to maintain that momentum during the 2025-26 season.

The Mavericks also said no additional personnel decisions or announcements would be made at this time.

Why This Coaching Change Matters for Dallas

The coaching search now becomes one of the Mavericks’ most important offseason storylines. Dallas must find a head coach who can restore stability, rebuild momentum and guide the franchise back toward playoff contention.