Sources: Rivers out after three years with Bucks

What’s Happening

Let’s talk about Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, but the franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources dropped.

Sources: Doc Rivers out after three years as Bucks coach play ‘Inside The NBA’ crew react to Doc Rivers’ departure from Bucks (1:26) Charles Barkley points to the Bucks’ players as one of the factors why Doc Rivers is leaving Milwaukee. (1:26) Shams Charania Apr 12, 2026, 08:49 PM ET Multiple Authors Email Print Open Extended Reactions Doc Rivers is departing as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks , sources told ESPN on Sunday. (it feels like chaos)

The Bucks will embark on their third head coaching search in three years.

The Details

The Bucks will pay Rivers his eight-figure salary for the 2026-27 season. The franchise and Rivers are discussing whether he will move to an advisory role in the organization, sources dropped.

This starts a summer of change for the Bucks after Rivers went 97-103 during his three seasons in Milwaukee, with two first-round playoff exits and missing the postseason and play-in tournament this season. Editor’s Picks Giannis vents about Bucks, clutched’t rule out return Tim Bontemps NBA coaching carousel: What’s next for Milwaukee and every open job?

Why This Matters

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Sports fans across the globe are reacting to this news.

Key Takeaways

• We could have had better health.
• We could have had all kinds of things.
• I’m not a big guy at looking back.
• All you can do is look forward.

The Bottom Line

” Rivers took over as coach for the Bucks in late January 2024, replacing Adrian Griffin, who had gone 30-13 before being fired. Rivers guided the Bucks to a 17-19 mark to finish the 2023-24 campaign.

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