Jason Kidd signs multi-year extension with Mavericks / News - Basketnews.com

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has signed a multi-year contract extension with the team.

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Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd will remain with the team for the foreseeable future.

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The Mavericks have announced that Kidd signed a multi-year contract extension. At the moment, there are no more details.

"We are excited to have Coach Kidd continue to lead our team throughout the coming years with this well-earned contract extension," said Dallas Mavericks Governor Patrick Dumont in an official 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."

"I have known Jason for a long time, and I cannot think of a better, more qualified candidate to lead this team going forward," stated General Manager Nico Harrison. "As a former NBA Champion Hall of Fame player, Jason brings a wealth of experience and expertise to this role which cannot be duplicated."

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"He has earned the trust and respect of our players and that of so many across the league, and 1 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," added Harrison.

Kidd is in his third season as head coach of the Mavericks, with the team recording 50-plus wins in two of his three seasons at the helm (52 in 2021-22 and 50 in 2023-24) and winning the Southwest Division title this year.

Additionally, during his tenure, Dallas won a playoff series in two of his first three seasons as the head coach, advancing to the Western Conference Finals in 2022.

In the 2024 playoffs, the Mavericks beat the Los Angeles Clippers in the 1st Round series and will face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference semifinal series.

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