Milwaukee Bucks finalizing deal to hire new head coach

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The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach, following the departure of Doc Rivers. Jenkins previously served as an assistant coach for the Bucks before leading the Memphis Grizzlies.

Key points

Taylor Jenkins is finalizing a deal to be Bucks' new head coach
Doc Rivers and the Bucks mutually agreed to part ways
Jenkins previously served as an assistant coach for the Bucks
He coached the Memphis Grizzlies for six seasons
Jenkins has a coaching record of 250-214

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The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up their search for a new head coach, and the franchise is moving forward with a familiar face. Taylor Jenkins is finalizing a deal to become the 19th head coach in team history, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne.

The hire comes after Doc Rivers and the organization mutually agreed to part ways, closing the door on a turbulent chapter in Milwaukee.

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Jenkins isn’t a stranger to the Bucks. He spent the 2018-19 NBA season as an assistant under Mike Budenholzer before taking the head coaching job with the Memphis Grizzlies.

He stayed in Memphis for six seasons and posted a 250-214 record while earning a reputation as one of the better coaching minds in the league.

Memphis made the playoffs four times during his run, though he didn’t coach the team in the fourth appearance after getting dismissed late in the regular season.

Still, his ability to develop young talent and adjust schemes to fit his roster became his calling card. That flexibility could matter more than ever in Milwaukee right now.

Former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins

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Speculation about Giannis Antetokounmpo’s future continues to swirl, and trade rumors aren’t going away anytime soon. If the Bucks end up parting ways with their superstar, a full rebuild wouldn’t be far behind.

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Who is the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks?

Taylor Jenkins is set to become the new head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.

Why did the Milwaukee Bucks part ways with Doc Rivers?

The Bucks and Doc Rivers mutually agreed to part ways, ending a turbulent chapter for the franchise.

What was Taylor Jenkins' coaching record with the Memphis Grizzlies?

Taylor Jenkins posted a 250-214 record during his six seasons as head coach of the Memphis Grizzlies.