Jason Kidd
Mavericks part ways with Jason Kidd as coaching search begins
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The Dallas Mavericks have fired head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons. New team president Masai Ujiri announced the move on Tuesday and said the organization will conduct an open search for a replacement.
The Dallas Mavericks intend to hire a new general manager before the draft and pair that executive with coach Jason Kidd, according to a report. Owner Patrick Dumont is targeting high-profile candidates while the team navigates fallout from a controversial trade. Interim leaders Matt Ricciardi and Michael Finley remain in consideration.
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One year after trading Luka Dončić, the Dallas Mavericks are finding hope in rookie Cooper Flagg's breakout games. Flagg scored 49 points against the Charlotte Hornets and followed with 34 points and 12 rebounds versus the Houston Rockets. Coach Jason Kidd lashed out at critics during a postgame rant, defending his decision to play Flagg at point guard early in the season.