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4 candidates to replace Doc Rivers as Bucks head coach

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

As the Milwaukee Bucks commence their search for a new head coach to replace Doc Rivers, All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo will factor into the choice. While Antetokounmpo’s cryptic thank-you message to Bucks fans after missing the postseason felt more like a farewell than an appreciation post, the front office has to move onto the next era, […] The post 4 candidates to replace Doc Rivers as Bucks head coach appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drops sincere career admission amid trade rumors

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The clock is ticking on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s stint with the Milwaukee Bucks; the two sides appear to not be seeing eye to eye more often than ever, and the Bucks are in dire need of an infusion of young talent and draft picks. All these factors make it that much more likely that Antetokounmpo’s time […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo drops sincere career admission amid trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks Expected To Keep Jon Horst As General Manager

RealGM, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Milwaukee Bucks are expected to retain Jon Horst as general manager, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Horst, Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam recently met with Taylor Jenkins to discuss the team's head coaching vacancy. Horst also said earlier in the month that the Bucks have not decided on Giannis Antetokounmpo's future with the team. The Bucks went 32-50 last season.

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Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drops a cryptic follow-up to 'Thank you' message

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The coming weeks will be very critical for Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks as they try to find a win-win situation for both camps following a forgettable season. The Bucks are open to listening again to trade offers for Antetokounmpo. The two-time MVP has sent mixed signals about his future in Milwaukee, but on […] The post Bucks’ Giannis Antetokounmpo drops a cryptic follow-up to ‘Thank you’ message appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA
trade
rumor

A potential trade featuring Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun and Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo seems to be gaining plenty of interest. Sengun is going through his second playoff appearance while Antetokounmpo is watching from home after Milwaukee failed to qualify for the postseason. However, Houston suffered a Game 1 upset loss to the Los […] The post Alperen Sengun for Giannis Antetokounmpo chatter grows as Rockets sputter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks Met With Taylor Jenkins About Coaching Job

Hoops Rumors, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Bucks have met with former Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins as they ramp up their search for a new head coach following the departure of Doc Rivers, according to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic. Jenkins has been considered one of the top targets for Milwaukee since news broke that Rivers would […]

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Taylor Jenkins Meets With Bucks To Discuss Head Coaching Vacancy

RealGM, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

Taylor Jenkins met in Memphis last week with Jon Horst, Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam to discuss the franchise's head coaching vacancy. The two sides are expected to meet again soon to further discuss the opening. Jenkins was head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies from 2019 until he was abruptly fired near the end of the 2024-25 season. The Grizzlies qualified for the playoffs in four of Jenkins' six seasons as head coach. Jenkins was an assistant coach for the Bucks under Mike Budenholzer during t...

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Warriors rumors: Insiders reject idea of Draymond Green trade mandate as Giannis talks loom again

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

Although Golden State Warriors’ veteran Draymond Green was mentioned in trade talks for Milwaukee Bucks All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo before the deadline, will both teams revisit those conversations in the offseason? Possibly. Green says Steve Kerr prevented him from quitting. However, the Warriors’ head coach is no longer under contract. He’ll have to decide if he […] The post Warriors rumors: Insiders reject idea of Draymond Green trade mandate as Giannis talks loom again appeared first on...

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Former Bucks HC Doc Rivers drops retirement from coaching claim with a catch

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Milwaukee Bucks are back in the spotlight after Doc Rivers opened up on the Bill Simmons Podcast. The former Bucks head coach delivered a candid reflection on his future, and it did not sound like someone eager to stay on the sideline forever. Rivers spoke plainly about the toll. “I told my coaches I’m […] The post Former Bucks HC Doc Rivers drops retirement from coaching claim with a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA
coaching
analysis

Doc Rivers has been reduced to a spectator in this season’s playoffs after the Milwaukee Bucks had a catastrophic campaign, ending their nine-year streak of making it to the postseason. Rivers recently stepped down as coach of the Bucks, who had a 32-50 record, their worst since their 15-win season in 2013-2014. Milwaukee’s forgettable campaign […] The post Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA
front office
coaching

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 NBA season came to a disappointing end with a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a challenging season filled with turmoil. Head coach Doc Rivers was let go, even when they said it wasn’t his time yet, and general manager Jon Horst has also faced criticism. Eric Nehm from The […] The post Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Dom Amore’s Sunday Read: Unpacking an awkward week for WNBA, CT Sun, Azzi Fudd, and more

Yahoo Sports WNBA, High-authority source5 months agoWNBA logoWNBA
analysis

This is going to be an awkward season for the Connecticut Sun. Full lame-duck seasons like the one coming up here are rare; and for good reason. Franchise removal more typically comes like ripping off a bandage. The Braves reported to spring training in 1953 expecting to play in Boston, but were issued new hats with “M” for Milwaukee on March 18. Same thing happened to the Seattle Pilots even ...

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NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter

HoopsWire, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA
rumor
coaching

It was a messy NBA season for the Bucks. They finished 32-50. There were injuries galore. And let’s not forget the noise around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oh, they also need a head coach, with Doc Rivers stepping down and hinting he may be done on the sidelines altogether. So naturally, the question becomes who’s next? Not at […] The post NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter appeared first on Hoops Wire.

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Bucks To Cast Wide Net In Search For Next Coach

RealGM, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA
coaching
front office

The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for a new head coach after parting ways with Doc Rivers after the season. For the first time since 2018, GM Jon Horst is leading a real search, since the last two hires were guarantees for the Bucks. Adrian Griffin was widely reported to be the preferred candidate of Giannis Antetokounmpo, and Rivers was the only one considered when the team fired Griffin. Former head coaches and Bucks assistants Taylor Jenkins and Darvin Ham have been linked to the opening, bu...

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