One of the most well-respected and well-liked coaches of the recent Los Angeles Lakers era was Phil Handy. The player development assistant was brought over from the NBA Champion Toronto Raptors in 2019 to serve under Frank Vogel and alongside Jason Kidd with the Lakers.

NBA insider Marc Stein revealed on one of his latest Substacks that the Mavericks are expected to extend Kidd's contract before the start of the 2025-26 season, but it may not come until later in the offseason.

The Dallas Mavericks are expected to give coach Jason Kidd a contract extension before next season starts, according to Marc Stein. That should put to bed any lingering questions about his future with the Mavericks.

After losing several assistant coaches this offseason, Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd is bringing a familiar face to the sidelines.

Jason Kidd is “expected” to sign an extension with the Mavericks before next season, according to Hall of Fame writer Marc Stein.