Mavericks Extend Coach Kidd, Removing One Possible Candidate for Lakers Job

Mavericks Extend Coach Kidd, Removing One Possible Candidate for Lakers Job
Dallas Mavericks Coach Jason Kidd provides instructions during an NBA playoff game against the Los Angeles Clippers in Los Angeles on May 1, 2024. Mark J. Terrill/AP Photo
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DALLAS—If the Los Angeles Lakers had any designs on luring Jason Kidd away from the Dallas Mavericks to replace fired Coach Darvin Ham, they will have to turn their attention elsewhere.

The Mavericks on Monday announced a multi-year contract extension for Mr. Kidd, one day before the team is set to open a second-round NBA playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Mr. Kidd’s name had previously surfaced in reports on the Lakers’ coaching search.