NBA Basketball 3h Briefing
×Last updated: May 19, 2026, 11:42 PM ET
NBA Coaching Moves
The Dallas Mavericks mutually parted ways with Jason Kidd after five seasons, a move that capped a first-round playoff exit and leaves the franchise searching for its sixth coach since 2019. The decision, announced Tuesday evening, follows a season where Dallas won just one playoff game despite a star duo of Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving, sparking immediate speculation about potential replacements like former NBA coach Mark Jackson and ESPN analyst JJ Redick.
Front-Office Fallout
Kidd's departure intensified the coaching carousel, with other teams like the Los Angeles Lakers and Brooklyn Nets also conducting searches. The Mavericks' front office, led by new CEO Cynt Marshall, now faces pressure to hire a coach who can maximize Dončić's prime and reestablish a winning culture after a regular season that fell short of expectations.