New Jason Kidd Rumors Reveal Mavs' Mindset on 'Potential Power Struggle' After HC's Firing

Jason Kidd's desire for a more prominent position with the Dallas Mavericks may have prompted the organization to initiate a parting of ways with their now-former head coach.

Per Sports Illustrated's Chris Mannix, the Mavs wanted to avoid a "potential power struggle" with new president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri and the front office by moving on from Kidd.

The Mavs announced on Tuesday a mutual parting of ways with Kidd, who had four years and $40 million remaining on his contract after signing an extension in October.

In the wake of that announcement, ESPN's Tim MacMahon reported Kidd had "expressed a desire" to become president of basketball operations after Nico Harrison was fired in November.

However, according to MacMahon, Mavericks governor Patrick Dumont informed Kidd at the time that he wouldn't be considered for the position.

Kidd was also "kept out of the loop" as the Mavs went through the search process that ultimately resulted in Ujiri being hired to run the front office.

Even though Kidd's departure was announced as a mutual decision, Ujiri did indicate during a press conference on Wednesday discussing the move that it was his call to make the change.

"What he's done for this organization we truly respect, so this was a very, very tough decision," Ujiri said. "I have to be accountable with a decision like this. I also have to be very active in how I look at the organization from top to bottom."

Per ESPN's Shams Charania, Ujiri has been given "full authority" to do what he wants with the Mavs and they are undergoing a "complete" organizational reset.

Kidd spent five seasons as head coach in Dallas. He went 205-205 with two playoff appearances, including a run to the NBA Finals during the 2023-24 season.