Jason Kidd fined by NBA for expletive-laden rant towards media

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Published  February 2, 2026 10:30pm CST
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DALLAS, TEXAS - JANUARY 28: Head coach Jason Kidd of the Dallas Mavericks watches play during the first quarter of the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at American Airlines Center on January 28, 2026 in Dallas, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expres …

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The Brief

    • Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd was fined $35,000 by the NBA for remarks made about officiating and using profane language in a media session.
    • Kidd went on a profanity-laden rant following the Mavericks' 111-107 loss to the Houston Rockets on Jan. 31.
    • The Mavericks sit at 19-30 on the season as the NBA Trade Deadline approaches.

DALLAS - Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd has been fined by the NBA for an expletive-laden rant after a recent loss.

What we know:

The NBA levied a $35,000 fine on Kidd for public criticism of officiating and using profane language in a media session.

The rant came after the Mavericks lost to the Houston Rockets on Jan. 31.

The rant came after a question about rookie Cooper Flagg playing minutes at point guard, which is not his standard position.

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