While Kidd was frustrated with the team’s injury crisis this season, he also resented the midseason trade of Luka Doncic, feeling it forced him to alter a roster built around one star. This dissatisfaction reportedly culminated in him skipping a mandated post-game press conference in February. Amid these challenges, Mavericks GM Nico Harrison dismissed concerns about team discord and emphasized the need for cohesion moving forward, as the team navigates the aftermath of the Doncic deal and a disappointing, injury-riddled season.
