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Mark Cuban stands firm behind Kidd, aims to re-sign Irving

Mavericks’ governor Mark Cuban made it clear Wednesday that Jason Kidd is his coach moving forward.

And if the owner has his way, Kyrie Irving will be riding shotgun next to Luka Donu010diu0107 next season, too.

Perhaps it shouldn’t even be an issue less than a year after a magical run to the Western Conference finals, but Cuban put to rest any speculation about Kidd’s future by saying he’s the man to lead this team next season.

“No reason for that to change,” Cuban said before Wednesday’s game against the Sacramento Kings. “I don’t think it’s Jason’s issue.