Milwaukee Bucks Dismiss Doc Rivers Following Disappointing Season and Playoff Failure

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 07:56:00 +0200

The Milwaukee Bucks have parted ways with head coach Doc Rivers after a disappointing 2025–26 NBA season that ended with a 32-50 record and no playoff berth. Rivers, who joined the Bucks midway through the previous season after Adrian Griffin’s firing, exits just over a year into his tenure. His departure marks the team’s third head coaching change in as many years, signaling ongoing instability within the organization. Rivers’ exit also coincides with rising uncertainty surrounding Bucks star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who played a career-low 36 games this season due to knee injuries and controversy over whether the team deliberately benched him while healthy. Antetokounmpo expressed frustration with management decisions, calling for an investigation into his sidelining. Rivers publicly commented that he was caught in the middle of the situation, emphasizing that coaches often bear scrutiny for decisions made by others. Despite the drama, Antetokounmpo remained productive, averaging 27.6