Jason Kidd just confirmed he’d absolutely be willing to coach in the NBA again, even after a tough run with the Dallas Mavericks that ended this past May. The Hall of Fame point guard is officially putting it out there: he loves coaching, loves watching players improve, and he’s still all about winning.
Kidd and the Mavericks mutually agreed to part ways on May 19, 2026. The 2025-26 campaign saw Dallas finish with a disappointing 26-56 record under his leadership. It was a tough ending for his tenure in Dallas, where he compiled a 205-205 mark. But let’s not forget the high point: Kidd actually helped the Mavericks make an NBA Finals appearance in 2024. That’s a huge achievement, showing he can get a team to the big stage when things click. He’s got 10 years of head coaching experience total, with stops at the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets before Dallas, holding an overall record of 388-395.
Even though he’s home enjoying his family right now, Kidd told Rappler’s Delfin Dioquino, “I would never say no to coaching. Maybe somewhere down the future, but also right now I’m just at home really trying to enjoy my family. And then also just watching the game and seeing if I can help others still from the coaching side. I’m always talking to Jalen Brunson and to Giannis. So just trying to help others now that I’m not coaching.” That’s classic Kidd, always thinking about the game and the players. He knows what it takes to work with top talent, having coached stars like Luka Dončić and Giannis Antetokounmpo. Plus, he was an assistant on the Los Angeles Lakers’ staff during their 2019-20 championship season, working alongside LeBron James. This guy has been around winners, both as a player from 1994-2013 and on the sidelines.
So, while he’s chilling at home, don’t count Jason Kidd out. He’s watching the game, talking to players like Jalen Brunson and Giannis, and keeping his passion burning. It’s not a matter of if, but when and where we’ll see him back on an NBA bench trying to help a team hoist a trophy.
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Originally reported by Bleacher Report.
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