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NBA fines Jason Kidd for criticizing officiating, expletive-laden defense of Cooper Flagg

On Monday, the NBA announced it fined Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd $35,000 for “public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview.” Kidd made headlines on Saturday after rattling off an explicit rant when questioned about his decision to play rookie Cooper Flagg at point guard.

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Mavs coach Jason Kidd fined $35K for ripping refs

The NBA fined Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd $35,000 on Monday for public criticism of the officials and using profane language during a media interview.

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Jason Kidd fined $35K for criticizing officials, using profanities

Kidd has been fined $35K for public criticism of the officiating and using profane language during a media interview, the league announced.

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Jason Kidd Rips Media, Officials After Saturday’s Loss

Following Saturday’s loss at Houston, Dallas’ fourth straight defeat, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd went on an expletive-filled tirade regarding media criticism of using Cooper Flagg as team’s de facto point guard to open his rookie season, writes Christian Clark of The Athletic.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / February 1

Jason Kidd defends Cooper Flagg point guard role in profane exchange

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, a Basketball Hall of Fame point guard who spent 19 seasons in the NBA and won a championship with this same franchise in 2011, has had enough of questions regarding his deployment of Cooper Flagg.

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Mavericks’ Jason Kidd seemingly shuts down Cooper Flagg, Klay Thompson injury concerns

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks will be short-handed once again on Wednesday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Cooper Flagg and Klay Thompson are out, as they highlight a long list of players who won’t be available for the game.

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Jason Kidd Shows No Regret Over Luka Doncic Trade, Says Mavs Have Moved On: 'That’s Just the Business'

It’s officially been a year since the Mavericks shocked the league by sending Luka Doncic to the Lakers, and honestly, it still feels a little unreal. That move didn’t just flip two franchises, it tilted the entire NBA power map overnight.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / January 24

Jason Kidd Makes U-Turn on Luka Doncic Narrative Ahead of Lakers-Mavs

It’s hard to believe that it’s almost been a year since the Dallas Mavericks shipped Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers. Nico Harrison and the front office traded Doncic for his lack of proper conditioning and his defensive liabilities.

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Jason Kidd Confirms Daniel Gafford Ready To Return For Lakers Matchup

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Jason Kidd Warns Lakers Ahead of Luka Doncic’s Dallas Return as Dangerous Situation Unfolds

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Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 15

Jason Kidd reveals love for baseball amid new venture

It’s not uncommon to see crossovers between sports, as a lot of athletes grew up playing multiple sports as kids. For Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, he grew up playing both basketball and baseball, and while his career path ventured off into the basketball word, his love for America’s pastime remains the same.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / January 15

Jason Kidd Announces Move During NBA Season

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd’s tenure in Dallas has been a blend of notable highs and lows. After leading the Mavericks to the NBA Finals in 2024, Kidd’s team has struggled to find consistency the past two seasons amid injuries, lineup changes and uneven play.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / January 11

NBA official reveals reason for Jason Kidd's ejection in Mavericks-Bulls

The Dallas Mavericks were blown out in Saturday's game against the Chicago Bulls, 125-107, and that score doesn't accurately reflect how out of hand the game became in the fourth quarter.

Dallas Mavericks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 10

Jason Kidd ejected after beefing with Scott Foster

Jason Kidd got tossed from Saturday’s game between the Dallas Mavericks and Chicago Bulls after feuding with a familiar foe. The Mavs head coach got into it with Scott Foster in the first quarter of the interconference clash at United Center in Chicago, Ill. Kidd was upset over a defensive goaltending call that went against Dallas.

Dallas Mavericks News / Yardbarker / October 14