The Dallas Mavericks part ways with head coach Jason Kidd after five seasons, with the team saying the decision is mutual. The change comes roughly two weeks after Dallas hires Masai Ujiri as team president and governor, following Ujiri’s move into the organization in early May. Several reports describe Ujiri’s role in the outcome, including that it was his decision to remove Kidd. The team frames the departure as part of a “new direction,” while also noting that Kidd’s tenure included the franchise’s only NBA championship during his playing career, when he won in 2011. Kidd’s coaching tenure is also described as ending months after he had signed a lucrative contract extension, though exact terms are not detailed in the provided summaries. News outlets also report that Kidd sends a parting message following his firing. The Mavericks’ recent season performance is cited as 26–56 in one account, supporting the characterization that the club is seeking a change in direction. The team does not indicate a named replacement in the provided materials.