The Dallas Mavericks are making significant strides in shaping their coaching staff for the upcoming 2025-26 season, highlighted by securing head coach Jason Kidd with a contract extension. The franchise is also set to welcome Frank Vogel as the lead assistant coach, marking his first assistant role since 2011. Vogel replaces Sean Sweeney, who recently accepted a position with the San Antonio Spurs. Together, Kidd and Vogel, who previously collaborated at the Los Angeles Lakers, aim to leverage their championship experience to build a competitive team in Dallas.

Vogel's hiring comes after a stint with the Phoenix Suns, where he guided them to the playoffs but was ultimately dismissed. The Mavericks' coaching changes reflect their ambition to support rookie Cooper Flagg, the top draft pick, while maintaining a strong veteran presence, including stars like Kyrie Irving and Klay Thompson, to ease Flagg's transition. As the team prepares for the new season, they have also managed to secure D'Angelo Russell to address guard depth while Irving continues his recovery from injury.