Bucks Announce New Head Coach Following Doc Rivers' Departure
Summary
The Milwaukee Bucks named Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach. He replaces Doc Rivers, who resigned after three seasons. Jenkins previously coached the Memphis Grizzlies and was an assistant coach for the Bucks.Key Facts
- Taylor Jenkins was hired as the Milwaukee Bucks' new head coach.
- Jenkins coached the Memphis Grizzlies for six seasons with a 250-214 record.
- He was fired late in the 2024-25 season despite the Grizzlies being playoff contenders.
- Jenkins was an assistant coach for the Bucks in the 2018-19 season.
- Doc Rivers stepped down as Bucks coach after three seasons.
- The Bucks ended the 2025-26 season with a 32-50 record, missing the playoffs for the first time in nine years.
- There is ongoing speculation about the future of Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP.
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