Changes keep on coming in the Dallas Mavericks organization, and this time, it is regarding head coach Jason Kidd.
On Tuesday, the Mavericks announced that they have parted ways with Kidd after five seasons as the head coach. Kidd finishes with a 205-205 record, including two playoff appearances and an NBA Finals appearance.
Mavericks new president, Masai Ujiri, who held the role previously with the Toronto Raptors, released a statement on the decision.
Ujiri admitted that Jason Kidd had a “meaningful impact” on the team, but acknowledged that this is the “right moment for a new direction for our team.”
“As we evaluate the future of our basketball program, we believe this is the right moment for a new direction for our team,” Ujiri said. “We have high expectations for this franchise and a responsibility to build a basketball organization capable of sustained championship contention. We will conduct a thorough, disciplined search for our next head coach and continue to evaluate our entire basketball operations staff to ensure we compete at the standard Mavs fans expect and deserve.”