Jason Kidd to extend his contract with Dallas Mavericks: Reports

The Los Angeles Lakers are in search of a coaching candidate. According to reports, Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is on their list. Meanwhile, Jason Kidd is going to get a contract extension offer from the Dallas Mavericks as he will not enter the market.

Los Angeles Lakers are looking for a new coach after firing Darvin Ham following a first-round playoff loss to the Denver Nuggets. They're doing so amid an uncertain summer for LeBron James, who can opt out of his contract and has yet to commit to coming to Los Angeles next season.

Tyronn Lue, the head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, led LeBron James to an NBA title with the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2016 and was thought to be a target for the Los Angeles Lakers. However, the Los Angeles Clippers are believed looking to sign Lue to a contract deal to retain him on the bench.

Dallas Mavericks defeated Los Angeles Clippers in the first round of playoffs under Jason Kidd's coaching. Semi-final Game 1 will take on Tuesday as Dallas Mavericks will face Oklahoma City Thunder in a six-game series. Jason Kidd can get well-connected will all players even if there is a superstar.

Jason Kidd's achievement as coach

His coaching style has helped the team to get the best from his players. He leads player to learn and improve their game. In 2011 he led Dallas Mavericks to win the NBA Title. He has managed the Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets while he served at the Los Angeles Lakers as an assistant coach. In the 2024-25 NBA season Jason Kidd will be a free agent.

In the 2021-22 NBA season, Jason Kidd joined the Dallas Mavericks and made it into playoffs as they won 50 games that the following season. In the 2022-23 NBA season he went to the Western Conference Final but failed to win the NBA title as they lost it to the Golden State Warriors.