Doc Rivers Steps Down as Milwaukee Bucks Head Coach
MILWAUKEE (April 13, 2026) – Doc Rivers has stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
Rivers, who served as head coach of the Bucks since January of 2024, led the team to two playoff appearances and the 2024 Emirates NBA Cup Championship.
“It has been an honor to have Doc as our coach and as a leader in our organization and community,” said Bucks owners Wes Edens, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, and Jamie Dinan. “In addition to his impact on the court, we’re thankful for Doc’s class and professionalism during his tenure in Milwaukee.”
“I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee,” Rivers said. “Coming back to where I got my start, to a city that has always embraced me, has been a privilege. I am disappointed that things did not turn out the way any of us hoped, but I am deeply grateful for this experience, the relationships built, and unwavering support from our fans and the community. Milwaukee will always mean a lot to me, and this chapter will hold a special place in my heart.”
Rivers has served as an NBA head coach for 27 seasons, which includes two trips to the NBA Finals and an NBA championship with Boston in 2008. His 1,194 regular season wins are sixth most in league history. Rivers was named to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame earlier this month.
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