The Mavericks have signed head coach Jason Kidd to an extension, the team announced today in a press release. No details were provided on the contract beyond the fact that it’s a “multiyear” deal.
“We are excited to have Coach Kidd continue to lead our team throughout the coming years with this well-earned contract extension,” Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont said in a statement. “Kidd led our team to two playoff appearances in three seasons, and we are looking forward to his leadership in continuing to build and grow this already great franchise.”
“I have known Jason for a long time, and I cannot think of a better, more qualified candidate to lead this team going forward,” general manager Nico Harrison added in a statement of his own. “As a former NBA Champion Hall of Fame player, Jason brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role which cannot be duplicated. He has earned the trust and respect of our players and that of so many across the league, and I look forward to working alongside him as we continue to build upon the culture and foundation of success he’s helped foster throughout his tenure as head coach.”
Kidd, who was hired by the Mavericks in 2021 following past head coaching stints in Brooklyn and Milwaukee, has led the team to a 140-106 (.569) regular season record across three seasons, with a postseason mark of 13-11, including three playoff series wins.
There was some real pressure on Kidd entering this season following a disappointing 2022/23 campaign in which Dallas went 38-44 and missed the play-in tournament. Another underwhelming result would likely have put the head coach – whose initial contract ran through 2024/25 – on the hot seat.
Kidd responded by guiding the Mavs to a 50-32 record and a first-round victory over the Clippers. The team will be looking to advance even further in the postseason when it takes on a talented young Thunder team in round two. That series tips off on Tuesday.
The Mavericks’ new agreement with Kidd will formally end any speculation that he may end up as the new head coach of the Lakers, which already appeared very unlikely. Kidd served as an assistant coach for the Lakers from 2019-21, between head coaching jobs.
Seems like the series win vs the Clippers saved him. Even if it’s not with Dallas, I think Dudley is going to be a name to watch over the next couple years
Saved him?! Give me a break this was happening regardless. The timing was because of the Lakers interest and them not wanting distractions from a potential deep run. They went 21-9 after the trade deadline only the Celtics and Thunder won more games. The players love him and you can tell there is great team chemistry the way they play with and for each other. To say that series “saved” him could not be more ridiculous and inaccurate.
Great job by Kidd’s “camp” to quickly put out there the illusion of something with the Lakers…
#Extension $$$
Kidd doesn’t need to be putting out fake news man. The media plebs do it for you when talking of the lakers. Why the hell would J.Kidd leave Dallas for the lakers? Dallas are a team for now and the future, lakers aren’t.
Yeah, you’re right… he just tells his players to bump into him so he can spill some water and get a TIMEOUT.
Why in the hell would I think he’d do fake news just to get another $15 mil… what was I thinking?
That’s your reason for Kidd to the Lakers rumours? Spilling a drink bottle to get a time out? Lakers stink, mavs don’t. Lakers are about as dysfunctional as it gets. Cuban is loyal, and the laker Media hyperbole doesn’t exist in Dallas. Leave Luka for a 40 year old LeBalco, yeah right. Can’t see for the life of me why J.Kidd wouldn’t jump at that. You think this contract extension took a few days and only started negotiations since Lakers got bounced?
What a completely foolish reason. Because he spilled a glass of water one time he’s going to leave a team that can win now and the future for a team spinning their tires in mud? On what planet does that make any sense? Hahaha
You guys (or girls) would be absolutely horrible in a timeout down 2 with three seconds left in the game.
Where in any comment did I say Kidd was leaving Dallas for LA, or even THINKING about leaving Dallas for LA???
My comment clearly went over your heads.
And, you know what? That’s ok! Because this site is probably the closest you’ve ever been to organized basketball, and you read to respond rather than comprehend.
Pathetic freshman ball peakers.
You started talking about something that happened several years ago when he was coaching somewhere else. Saying that since that happened he must have been making “fake news” himself to say the Lakers had interest in him. You honestly think that’s what is on his mind before the series with the Thunder? You don’t think they have been in negotiations for a while or they just started when the Lakers got eliminated and they got it all covered in just a few days? Give me a break. It wasn’t that anything flew over anyone’s head except yours. Because all we were saying it was a dumb and illogical thing to say. Almost as dumb as being a grown adult saying “pathetic freshman ball peakers” haha what a complete loser.
Nobody ever thought he would leave a team that is actually playing well for the Lakers.
Kidd has finally become a mature professional head coach. Long gone are his “drama” days of leaving Nets to coach Bucks and also when he was fired in Mil.
Good for Kidd. He seems to have found his groove as a HC …. something many, many coaches didn’t get to, due to impatient owners and GM’s.