Mavericks hire Dusty May as next head coach after Kidd's firing
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 22, 2026, 2:42 PM
Last updated Jun 22, 2026
The Dallas Mavericks have hired Dusty May as their new head coach, confirming the move on June 22, 2026. This decision comes more than a month after the team parted ways with Jason Kidd. The Mavericks' search focused on candidates from the college ranks, with May emerging as the frontrunner. This hire marks a significant shift for the franchise as they look to rebuild under new leadership.
- •Dallas confirms the hiring of Dusty May as head coach.
- •May replaces Jason Kidd, who was fired last month.
- •The search emphasized candidates from college basketball.
- •Mavericks aim to improve after a difficult season.
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