Jason Kidd Ejected Early After Dispute With Referee Scott Foster

Limited details available after Kidd’s first-quarter exit against the backdrop of a disagreement with an official.

Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd didn’t even get a chance to warm his seat before being shown the door in the first quarter of a recent game, following a heated exchange with NBA referee Scott Foster. Kidd’s name has also been in the headlines recently for a very different reason, after being surpassed by Russell Westbrook as the NBA’s all-time rebounding leader among guards — a milestone that added another chapter to his Hall of Fame legacy.

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According to a report linked on MSN, the details are as thin as a referee’s patience on a bad night—just the headline and the source are available, leaving fans hungry for more.

The ejection reportedly came on the heels of a disagreement between Kidd and Foster. What exactly was said, or how fiery the argument got, remains locked away tighter than a coach’s playbook. As for the ripple effect on the game? That’s still anyone’s guess. While the Mavericks sort through the fallout, the rest of the league rolls on, with analysts already breaking down tonight’s NBA player prop picks featuring Westbrook, Garland, and Pritchard across key matchups.

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Right now, it’s a mystery what sparked Kidd’s early exit or how the Mavericks regrouped without their head coach prowling the sidelines. If you’re itching for the full story, you might want to keep your eyes peeled for updates from other news outlets or the official NBA summaries—because this one’s playing hard to get. Kidd’s long NBA journey has also been shaped by some of the league’s biggest roster moves, part of a broader trend that explains why teams are increasingly hesitant to part with draft picks in blockbuster trades.

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Bottom line: Jason Kidd’s first-quarter ejection came after a reported dispute with referee Scott Foster. For now, the circumstances are as murky as a foggy morning in Dallas.