Jason Kidd to miss In-Season Tournament opener / News - Basketnews.com

Sean Sweeney will coach the Dallas Mavericks against the Denver Nuggets in the first NBA In-Season Tournament game of West Group B.

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Due to a non-COVID-related illness, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd won't be present for tonight's game against the Nuggets in Denver, as reported by NBA insider Marc Stein.

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Assistant coach Sean Sweeney is set to step in for Kidd.

The Mavericks have had a strong start to the 2023-24 NBA regular season, boasting a 4-0 record.

Now, they head to the Mile High City for the first In-Season Tournament game for both teams.

In this tournament, the Mavs find themselves placed in West Group B alongside the Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers, New Orleans Pelicans, and Houston Rockets.

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