DALLAS (Oct. 14, 2025) – The Dallas Mavericks are doubling down on stability as they prepare for the upcoming NBA season. The team announced Tuesday that head coach Jason Kidd has agreed to a multi-year contract extension, ensuring that the Hall of Famer remains at the helm of a franchise entering a pivotal new era.

The deal arrives just over a week before the Mavericks open their 2025–26 campaign against the San Antonio Spurs. While terms were not disclosed, sources indicate that the agreement reflects the organization’s long-term confidence in Kidd’s leadership and vision — even amid an offseason of seismic roster changes.

A Steady Hand Through Transition

Kidd, 52, has spent the last four seasons guiding the Mavericks, posting a 179–149 record that includes a trip to the 2024 NBA Finals, where Dallas fell to the Boston Celtics in five games. That Finals appearance marked the franchise’s deepest playoff run since its 2011 championship and solidified Kidd’s reputation as one of the league’s top tacticians.

“Jason has brought stability and competitiveness to our organization,” Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison said in a statement. “His leadership both on and off the floor has been invaluable. We’re proud to have him continue leading the Mavericks into this next chapter.”

Since returning to the Mavericks in 2021 — a franchise where he once starred as a player — Kidd has emphasized defensive accountability and pace control. Under his direction, Dallas became a consistent playoff contender and molded an identity built around precision half-court execution and defensive grit.

From Player to Bench Boss

Kidd’s coaching career has been as eventful as his playing days. He began his sideline journey in 2013–14 with the Brooklyn Nets, where he led the team to a 44–38 record and a first-round playoff win before being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. In three-plus seasons in Milwaukee, Kidd went 139–152, developing a young core that included Giannis Antetokounmpo before joining the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant in 2019.

His success with the Lakers — including helping orchestrate the team’s 2020 championship run — earned him another chance to lead an NBA franchise. Since then, Kidd has been at the forefront of Dallas’s resurgence.

A 10-time All-Star, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and 2018 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame inductee, Kidd is one of the few to leave a major imprint both on the court and the bench.

A Rebuild in Real Time

Kidd’s latest extension comes amid one of the most scrutinized roster transitions in Mavericks history. The blockbuster trade that sent superstar Luka Dončić to the Los Angeles Lakers in February 2025 sent shockwaves through the league. In return, Dallas acquired Anthony Davis, young guard Austin Reaves, and multiple draft assets.

The trade was widely criticized — and early results did little to silence skeptics. Davis was injured in his Mavericks debut, and Kyrie Irving later tore his ACL, derailing Dallas’s playoff hopes. The Mavericks limped to a 39–43 record, ultimately falling short in the Play-In Tournament after a loss to the Memphis Grizzlies.

Still, Kidd managed to keep the locker room engaged through adversity, and his tactical adjustments allowed emerging players like Cooper Flagg, Derrick Lively II, and Jaden Hardy to grow into meaningful contributors.

Looking Ahead

With Davis expected to be fully healthy and the Mavericks retooling around a new core, the 2025–26 season could be a turning point — not just for Dallas, but for Kidd’s legacy as a coach.

“I’ve always said coaching here means something special,” Kidd told reporters Tuesday. “This organization shaped me as a player, and I take pride in building the next chapter for Dallas. We’ve faced challenges, but we’re going to keep fighting and growing together.”

As the Mavericks prepare to host San Antonio on opening night, Kidd’s extension signals continuity in a franchise redefining itself in a post-Dončić era. Whether it leads to another Finals run or another rebuilding year, one thing is clear — Dallas believes Jason Kidd remains the right man to guide the way.

Next Game: Mavericks vs. Spurs, Oct. 22 at American Airlines Center (7:30 p.m. CT, Bally Sports Southwest)