Details have surfaced about former Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd's role in the highly controversial Luka Doncic trade to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Even though Jason Kidd's removal as head coach of the Dallas Mavericks was publicly presented as a mutual parting of ways, new team president Masai Ujiri admitted it was his call to make a change.

Kidd’s five-year coaching tenure in Dallas was a roller coaster.

While there was some speculation about what the front office overhaul would mean for head coach Jason Kidd, all rumors were put to rest after his dismissal was announced recently.

DALLAS — Dallas Mavericks president Masai Ujiri says it was a difficult decision, and his alone, to remove Jason Kidd as the team's coach after five seasons.

The former Maverick spent five seasons as head coach and led them to two playoff appearances, including a trip to the NBA Finals in 2024.