Dallas Mavericks
The head coach of the Mavericks Jason Kidd signs a multiyear contract extension.
Kidd has led Dallas to two playoff appearances in three seasons since becoming the head coach.
Jason Kidd and the Dallas Mavericks took care of some business before beginning their second-round playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The head coach has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, the team announced on Monday.
“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.”
Kidd is in his third season with the Mavericks, following a Hall of Fame playing career and coaching stints with the Brooklyn Nets, Milwaukee Bucks, and Los Angeles Lakers (assistant).
He led the Mavs to a 52-30 record and a Western Conference finals berth in 2021-22, his first season as head coach. In a tumultuous 2022-23 season, the team finished 38-44 and missed the playoffs.
Kidd and the Mavs returned to the playoffs this season, defeating the Los Angeles Clippers in the first round with a 114-101 Game 6 victory in Dallas on Friday.
“I have known Jason for a long time, and I cannot think of a better, more qualified candidate to lead this team going forward,” Mavs general manager Nico Harrison said. “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.”
Next, the Mavericks will travel to Oklahoma City to begin their second-round series against the top-seeded Thunder. Game 1 begins at 8:30 p.m. CT on Tuesday.
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