As the Dallas Mavericks focus on preparing for their second-round series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, one of their top rivals is reportedly considering poaching head coach Jason Kidd.
The Mavericks, who play NBA games starting today, will look forward to a few days of rest. After winning a hard-fought first round against the Los Angeles Clippers, they will now be challenged to defeat the Western Conference's top seed, the OKC Thunder, this year. Luka Doncic is getting a lot of credit this season, but like Jason Kidd, he should be paid a lot of money.
- Jason Kidd's record (career): 323 wins, 296 losses, winning percentage .522
In his third year as head coach, he led the team to its second 50-plus win season and was able to turn Doncic and fellow star guard Kyrie Irving into a well-oiled machine. Furthermore, in the second half, he was able to develop into a fine defensive unit.
His performance thus far has improved his standing within the league and seems to have caught the attention of the Los Angeles Lakers. Los Angeles is looking for a new head coach after firing Darvin Ham just days after being kicked out of the 2024 NBA Playoffs by the defending champion Denver Nuggets, and they say Kidd has caught their attention. It is being said.
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The Los Angeles Lakers are rumored to have Dallas Mavericks coach Jason Kidd on their wish list.
on friday, ESPN NBA Insider Dave McMenamin reported hearing that Tyronn Lue, Jason Kidd and JJ Redick were at the top of the franchise's list of head coaching candidates.
Both Lue and Kidd are technically signed with the team for one more season. Lue seems like the most likely player to be available after the team's recent playoff loss, but all signs are that the Clippers intend to give him an extension.
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It seems likely that Kidd will remain in Dallas, but that could certainly change if they are embarrassed by the Thunder in the semifinals. The Lakers stocked up on draft picks this summer in hopes of trading for a third star, but some of those picks were included in the deal to acquire the player who served as an assistant coach from 2019 to 2021. May be used.
