The Dallas Mavericks and head coach Jason Kidd have mutually agreed to part ways after five seasons, the team announced. The decision comes as new team president Masai Ujiri looks to establish a fresh direction for the franchise.

Kidd's tenure with Dallas included both highs and lows over his five-year stint. The coach led the Mavericks to the 2024 NBA Finals, representing the franchise's first championship series appearance since their 2011 title victory. However, the team has struggled with consistency in recent years.

The Mavericks finished the most recent season with a disappointing 26-56 record, marking another year outside the playoffs. The team has missed the postseason in each of the last two seasons despite the Finals appearance in 2024.

Ujiri, who recently joined the organization as team president, is reportedly seeking to implement changes throughout the franchise. The departure of Kidd represents the first major coaching move under Ujiri's leadership as he works to reshape the team's culture and direction.

The Mavericks will now begin their search for a new head coach as they prepare for the upcoming season. Kidd's departure ends his second stint with the Dallas organization, where he previously played as a point guard during his Hall of Fame playing career.