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ESPN in advanced negotiations to hire Jason Kidd for NBA Countdown

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 5, 2026, 10:45 PM

Last updated Oct 5, 2026

ESPN in advanced negotiations to hire Jason Kidd for NBA Countdown

Summary

ESPN is reportedly in advanced discussions to hire Jason Kidd for its NBA studio coverage, specifically for NBA Countdown. Kidd, who parted ways with the Dallas Mavericks in May after five seasons, is set to fill the role left vacant by Michael Malone. During his tenure with the Mavericks, the team struggled, finishing last season with a 26-56 record and missing the playoffs for two consecutive years. Kidd previously guided the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024 but lost to the Boston Celtics. The announcement about his potential employment comes just a few months after he was dismissed by the Mavericks.

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What We Know

•ESPN aims to integrate Kidd into its NBA Countdown program.
•Kidd was with the Mavericks when they reached the Finals in 2024.
•Dallas missed the playoffs during Kidd's final season as head coach.
•Kidd's contract with the Mavericks had over $40 million remaining when he was let go.

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10:45 PMYahoo Sports — ESPN reportedly in ‘advanced talks’ to hire Jason Kidd for ‘NBA Countdown’

What they're saying

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The Dallas Mavericks and former head coach Jason Kidd, who won an NBA Finals as a point guard for the franchise, “mutually agreed to part ways” in May. It didn’t take too long for the former NBA star to find his new gig, though this one will be in the TV studio. NEWS: ESPN is…
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