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Doc Rivers out as Milwaukee Bucks coach, per report
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Doc Rivers is reportedly out as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after a disappointing season that ended with a 20-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. The team is now seeking its third coach in as many seasons.
Doc Rivers out as Milwaukee Bucks coach, per report
For the third time in as many seasons, the Milwaukee Bucks are reportedly looking for a new coach.
According to ESPN, Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Bucks. This comes as Milwaukee ended its disappointing season Sunday, April 12 with a 20-point loss to the Philadelphia 76ers to fall to 32-50. Per ESPN, Rivers and the franchise are discussing a potential move to an advisory role for the front office.
On Tuesday, April 7, Rivers had hinted that he was strongly considering stepping down from his post.
“I won’t answer that, but I have grandkids that I want to see,” Rivers told reporters when asked about his future prior to Milwaukee’s eventual 96-90 loss to the Nets. “I’ll put it that way. I’ll let you figure it out from there.”
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Oct. 22: The New York Knicks' OG Anunoby goes up for a reverse dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
Oct. 22: The Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers at Delta Center.
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Oct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 26: The Dallas Mavericks' Cooper Flagg dunks the ball past the Toronto Raptors' Sandro Mamukelashvili at the American Airlines Center.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 26: The Washington Wizards' Cam Whitmore dunks the ball against the Charlotte Hornets at Capital One Arena.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 26: The Brooklyn Nets' Michael Porter Jr. dunks in front of the San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama at Frost Bank Center.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 25: The Denver Nuggets' Christian Braun dunks the ball against the Phoenix Suns' Grayson Allen at Ball Arena.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 24: The Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. dunks against the Miami Heat at FedExForum.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 24: The Miami Heat's Bam Adebayo dunks over the Memphis Grizzlies' Jaren Jackson Jr. at FedExForum.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 22: The New York Knicks' OG Anunoby goes up for a reverse dunk against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Madison Square Garden.
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Dribble into this collection of dunk photos as NBA stars posterize opponents
Oct. 22: The Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen dunks against the Los Angeles Clippers at Delta Center.
Rivers, who just last week was officially honored as an inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2026, will end his tenure in Milwaukee with a 97-103 record.
The Bucks failed to live up to expectations as the team dealt with injuries to star Giannis Antetokounmpo and last playoff’s torn Achilles to Damian Lillard. Milwaukee opted to waive and stretch Lillard in July 2025, signaling something of a transitional state for the roster.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Doc Rivers out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks
Q&A
Why is Doc Rivers no longer the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks?
Doc Rivers is reportedly out as the Bucks' coach following a disappointing season that concluded with a significant loss.
What was the Milwaukee Bucks' final record this season?
The Milwaukee Bucks finished the season with a record of 32 wins and 50 losses.
What are the potential next steps for Doc Rivers after leaving the Bucks?
Doc Rivers and the Bucks are discussing a potential transition to an advisory role for him within the front office.
How many coaches have the Milwaukee Bucks had in the last three seasons?
The Milwaukee Bucks are looking for their third coach in as many seasons following Doc Rivers' departure.
