Jason Kidd is staying in Dallas. The Mavericks’ head coach has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the franchise, according to NBA insider Marc Stein. The full details of the deal have not been disclosed.
Kidd, a 10-time NBA All-Star, has served as the Mavericks’ head coach for four seasons, during which he has compiled a 179–149 record. Under his leadership, Dallas reached the 2024 NBA Finals and the 2022 Western Conference Finals.
In July, Stein reported that Kidd was “expected” to sign an extension before the 2025–26 NBA season. The new agreement fulfills that expectation, finalizing Kidd’s position with the team before the upcoming season begins.
Although the number of additional years in the extension has not been revealed, Kidd had two years remaining on his prior contract before this new deal was completed.
- Jason Kidd has agreed to a multiyear contract extension with the Dallas Mavericks, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
- The New York Knicks expressed interest in Kidd during the offseason, but Dallas denied permission for an interview.
- Kidd has a 179–149 record in four seasons as Mavericks head coach and will enter his fifth year leading the team.
Knicks Showed Interest Before Dallas Finalized Deal
The extension follows months of speculation connecting Kidd to another potential head coaching opportunity. Over the summer, the New York Knicks and Kidd reportedly expressed mutual interest in working together.
A source confirmed to The New York Post in June that Kidd, despite being under contract with Dallas, was “intrigued” by the Knicks’ opening. The Knicks, who were searching for a new head coach, requested permission to interview him, but the Mavericks denied the request.
Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison publicly dismissed the idea that Kidd would leave, signaling that the organization intended to keep its coach.
Kidd has a connection to the Knicks franchise as a player. He spent the 2012–13 NBA season with New York, the final year of his playing career, where he was teammates with Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire, and Tyson Chandler.
After the Mavericks refused the interview request, the Knicks turned their attention elsewhere and eventually hired Mike Brown as head coach following a prolonged search.
Stein announced the extension on X (formerly Twitter), writing: “BREAKING: The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, @TheSteinLine has learned. Kidd drew interest from the Lakers and Knicks over the past two summers and Dallas has now responded with a contract extension both times.”
BREAKING: The Mavericks have signed coach Jason Kidd to a multiyear contract extension, @TheSteinLine has learned.
Kidd drew interest from the Lakers and Knicks over the past two summers and Dallas has now responded with a contract extension both times.
More soon @DLLS_Mavs pic.twitter.com/6px80jnxbI
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) October 14, 2025
This marks the second time in as many years that Dallas has extended Kidd’s contract amid outside interest. Two summers ago, the Los Angeles Lakers were reportedly interested in hiring Kidd to coach LeBron James & Co., which prompted the Mavericks to issue him an extension at that time as well.
Kidd’s Coaching Career and Record
Kidd, who was inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, began his head coaching career with the Brooklyn Nets in the 2013–14 season. After one season, he took over as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, leading the team from 2014–15 through 2017–18.
He remained in Milwaukee until midway through the 2017–18 campaign. Following his departure from the Bucks, Kidd worked as an assistant coach with the Los Angeles Lakers for two seasons (2019–20 and 2020–21) before being hired by Dallas.
Kidd became the Mavericks’ head coach in 2021 and has remained in the role since. In his four seasons with the team, he has reached the Western Conference Finals in 2022 and the NBA Finals in 2024.
Across nine seasons as a head coach, Kidd has a combined record of 362–339.
During his tenure in Dallas, Kidd also guided the team through significant roster changes. On February 2, 2025, the Mavericks traded franchise star Luka Doncic, yet Kidd still led the team to another deep playoff run that season.
Dallas Prepares for 2025–26 Season Under Kidd’s New Deal
The Mavericks’ new deal with Kidd comes as the team begins a transition into a new era. Following their postseason success in 2024, Dallas enters its first full season without Luka Doncic later this month.
After favorable lottery results, the Mavericks selected Cooper Flagg with the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Kidd will now coach the highly touted rookie forward as the team builds for the future.
Kidd is entering his fifth season as the Mavericks’ head coach. The team will open the 2025–26 regular season at home on October 22 against the San Antonio Spurs.
Recent Betting Outlook for the Mavericks and Kidd
Following news of Kidd’s extension, several sportsbooks, including DraftKings, FanDuel, BetMGM, PointsBet, and Caesars, updated their betting lines for the Mavericks’ upcoming season.
According to the most recent lines, Dallas enters its October 22 home opener as a 2.5-point favorite against the San Antonio Spurs. The game total is set around 225.5 points. The spread originally opened at Dallas -1.5 before shifting to -2.5, a movement attributed in part to reports that Spurs forward Jeremy Sochan is expected to miss the game with a wrist sprain.
The Mavericks’ season win total sits at 41.5 games across multiple sportsbooks, reflecting expectations of a competitive but transitional season.
Dallas’ NBA Championship odds range between +3000 and +3500, placing them in the mid-tier of futures markets entering the 2025–26 campaign.
Rookie Cooper Flagg is listed as the heavy favorite to win Rookie of the Year. FanDuel currently lists Flagg at -220, DraftKings between -170 and -175, and Caesars near -185. His odds have remained steady since draft night.
