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NBA rumors say the Mavericks and Clippers have talked about trading Kawhi Leonard, potentially reuniting him with Raptors exec Masai Ujiri; Dallas reportedly proposed a package including P.J. Washington, Klay Thompson, and draft picks to LA. Leonard, 35, posted a strong 2025-26 season but carries injury risk, and teams weigh the upside of a Kyrie Irving–led roster against long-term assets.
Dallas Mavericks parted ways with head coach Jason Kidd amid reports he wanted the president of basketball operations role, with Masai Ujiri given full authority to reset the front office. The move, framed as mutual and coming after Nico Harrison's firing, signals a broad organizational overhaul even as Kidd’s five-year run included two playoff appearances and a run to the 2023-24 NBA Finals.
After the Mavericks replaced Jason Kidd with leadership led by Masai Ujiri, multiple contenders are reportedly monitoring Kyrie Irving’s status, fueling trade rumors; Irving’s Hall of Fame résumé and 2024 Finals run keep him attractive as a secondary option for contenders, while Dallas weighs a rebuild around Cooper Flagg that could prize future draft capital and young talent.
Former Mavericks coach Jason Kidd expressed pride in what was built and gratitude after being fired, with Masai Ujiri taking responsibility for the decision as Dallas begins a new era; Kidd could be a top candidate elsewhere while the organization focuses on developing 2025 No. 1 pick Cooper Flagg.
Dallas Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, as Masai Ujiri is hired to run the front office with Mike Schmitz as general manager. Minority owner Mark Cuban expressed surprise and support for the new leadership, while the team weighs coaching candidates and Kyrie Irving's future amid the broader organizational restructuring.
During ESPN's NBA Tip-Off, Charles Barkley reacted in disbelief to news that Jason Kidd had been fired by the Mavericks; Masai Ujiri said a new direction is needed for the franchise, Kidd is owed $40 million on a contract extension, and Dallas now begins a coaching search amid expectations for sustained contention.
The Dallas Mavericks and Jason Kidd mutually parted ways, ending Kidd’s five-year stint as head coach shortly after Masai Ujiri was hired as head of basketball operations. Dallas will conduct a comprehensive search for a replacement. Kidd finished with a 205-205 record, led the team to the 2024 NBA Finals, but the Mavericks missed the playoffs the last two seasons after trading Luka Dončić; he was under a roughly $40 million, four-year contract, which the ownership group led by Patrick Dumont approved. Potential candidates, including Billy Donovan, are already being discussed as Dallas pursues a new direction.
Dallas Mavericks announce that head coach Jason Kidd will not return, two weeks after Masai Ujiri was named team president, signaling a major leadership shift for the franchise.
Dallas announced Jason Kidd is leaving after five seasons as head coach, capping a run that included a 2024 NBA Finals appearance but faltered after Luka Dončić was traded in February 2025 and a wave of injuries; new president Masai Ujiri will lead a thorough coaching search as the Mavericks pursue a new direction, leaving Kidd with a 205-205 record.
Dallas Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd in a mutual decision after five seasons, a run that included two deep playoff runs and a 2024 NBA Finals appearance; Masai Ujiri was installed as team president/governor, the club traded Luka Dončić to the Lakers in 2024-25 and missed the playoffs in 2024-25 and 2025-26, and Kidd’s plan to develop Cooper Flagg will fall to a new coach.
Dallas mutually parts ways with head coach Jason Kidd after a 26-56 season, with Kidd under contract for four years and over $40 million remaining. Masai Ujiri, newly named president, will oversee basketball operations and lead a thorough coaching search to reset the franchise around Cooper Flagg and the No. 9 pick.
Dallas hired Masai Ujiri as President of Basketball Operations to build around generational talent Cooper Flagg, betting on his title-winning acumen. His Toronto tenure was a mix of sharp moves (drafting Scottie Barnes, strategic Lowry trade) and notable misses (Flynn pick, OG Anunoby trade, VanVleet exit, costly Quickley deal), leaving questions about his current edge. In Dallas, he has full control and a fresh environment to re-energize, and if he recaptures his earlier form, he could assemble a winner around Flagg; otherwise the project could stall.
Dallas hired Masai Ujiri as president and alternate governor, bringing the Raptors’ championship-winning executive to Dallas to reshape the front office after the Nico Harrison firing; Ujiri will help mold the roster around Cooper Flagg, determine Kidd’s future, and navigate Kyrie Irving’s looming 2027 free-agent status.
Dallas named Masai Ujiri president and alternate governor to oversee all basketball operations, including roster construction, player personnel and scouting, as the franchise maps a long-term path to championships. Ujiri, famed for leading the Raptors to the 2019 title and for founding Giants of Africa, brings a reputation for building competitive rosters and a global leadership profile, joining Dallas about a year after his Toronto dismissal.
The Toronto Raptors announced the mutually agreed departure of president Masai Ujiri after 12 years, with GM Bobby Webster set to interview for the role. The decision, influenced by internal power dynamics and high executive salaries, aims to preserve the team's culture and brand. The team also made draft picks, including Collin Murray-Boyles and Alijah Martin, focusing on defense and physicality to strengthen their roster.