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The Dallas Mavericks advanced to the second round of the NBA Playoffs this year. Now, Jason Kidd may be the beneficiary of a contract extension.

Kidd has led the Mavericks to two 50-win seasons in his three years in charge. Dallas made the Western Conference Finals in 2022. After missing the postseason last year, the Mavs will play the Oklahoma City Thunder with a chance to head back to the Western Conference Finals.

The Los Angeles Lakers were rumored to be a suitor for Kidd’s services. Los Angeles has apparently given up on any expectations they’ll be able to pursue Kidd to replace Darvin Ham.

Jerry West has passed away at the age of 86.

West played for the Los Angeles Lakers from 1960 until 1974 where he was a 10-time All-NBA First Team selection and two-time All-NBA Second Team pick. West was selected to the NBA’s 35th, 50th and 75th anniversary teams.

As an executive, West won eight championships with six coming as the lead decision maker with the Lakers, and two additional titles as a consultant with the Golden State Warriors.

In recent years, West was a consultant for the Los Angeles Clippers.