Photo: Instagram/Jason Kidd The Dallas Mavericks have secured their future by signing coach Jason Kidd to a multi-year contract extension, putting an end to speculation about his potential move to the Los Angeles Lakers. The announcement came just before the Mavericks' upcoming playoff series against the Oklahoma City Thunder, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday night. Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison expressed his confidence in Kidd, stating, "I have known Jason for a long time, and I cannot think of a better, more qualified candidate to lead this team going forward." Harrison highlighted Kidd's extensive experience as a former NBA champion and Hall of Fame player, emphasizing his invaluable contribution to the team's success. Although the terms of the contract were not disclosed, the agreement extinguishes any rumors surrounding Kidd's departure from Dallas. Earlier reports had linked Kidd to the Lakers as a potential replacement for Darvin Ham , but th...