He remains put! The Dallas Mavericks confirmed that coach and NBA semifinals Jason Kidd’s contract has been extended, following reports of a potential transfer to the Los Angeles Lakers.
The team made the announcement that Kidd’s contract will be extended on Monday morning. He had a deal with the Mavs that expired at the end of the next campaign. The duration of the agreement is kept private. They will remain for a few more years, that much is clear. (See the news release that follows.)
Dallas Mavericks announced a contract extension with head coach Jason Kidd. pic.twitter.com/mVSNwOHzag
— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) May 6, 2024With this well-earned contract extension, Coach Kidd will be leading our club for many years to come. We are quite happy about it, stated club Governor Patrick Dumont. In only three seasons, Kidd has guided our club to two postseason visits, and we are excited about his leadership as we continue to forge ahead and elevate an already fantastic franchise.
In addition to recognizing Kidd’s outstanding season-long play, the Mavs’ decision to extend him also seeks to dissuade him from considering a transfer to Los Angeles, where he would have joined the Lakers, who just dismissed coach Darvin Ham and are now searching for a replacement.
NBA Schedule
Luka Doncic’s Dallas Mavericks take on the Oklahoma City Thunder in the NBA semifinals. The Thunder came to the tournament with the best record in the Western Conference.
The Mavericks and Oklahoma City will play their opening game of the series on Tuesday, July 7, at 10:30 p.m. (Brasília) at the Paycom Center in Oklahoma.
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