4 Dallas Mavericks coaching candidates after Jason Kidd firing
Another NBA head coaching job opened Tuesday night following breaking news out of Dallas. The Dallas Mavericks decided to part ways with head coach Jason Kidd, just one year after the franchise shockingly traded Luka Dončić. Kidd guided the Mavericks to the NBA Finals only two seasons ago.
The NBA now has four head coaching vacancies. The Chicago Bulls, Orlando Magic, and Portland Trail Blazers are all evaluating candidates to fill their openings. Earlier this offseason, the New Orleans Pelicans filled their vacancy by hiring Jamahl Mosley.
MORE: Air Corgi’s prediction for Spurs vs. Thunder series is in Several strong candidates remain in the mix for Dallas. Here are four names to watch as the Mavericks search for their next head coach: Feb 10, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks assistant coach Sean Sweeney talks with guard Max Christie (00) and forward Naji Marshall (13) during the first quarter against the Sacramento Kings at the American Airlines Center.
Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images Sean Sweeney Sweeney could quickly emerge as the favorite in Dallas. Not only is he one of the hottest candidates in this hiring cycle, but he also has strong ties to the organization. From 2021 to 2025, Sweeney served as an assistant coach under Kidd with the Mavericks.
Sweeney left Dallas to accept a promotion with the San Antonio Spurs, but this opening gives him another potential opportunity. He has also been closely connected to the Bulls’ vacancy. MORE: Would a Cleveland Cavaliers NBA Finals title without LeBron James be sweeter?