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Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla draws Doc Rivers comp after blown series vs. 76ers

Joe Mazzulla got comparisons to Doc Rivers following his playoff failure in the Boston Celtics’ series loss to the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night. Mazzulla completed his fourth season with the Celtics, having led them to the championship in Year 2 in 2024. However, playoff exits have surrounded his stint as underwhelming results have garnered […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla draws Doc Rivers comp after blown series vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Rajon Rondo among candidates in Pelicans head coaching search

The New Orleans Pelicans are taking a hard look at former NBA guard Rajon Rondo for their head coaching position, per NBA reporter Marc Stein. Rondo is one of at least two possible candidates for the position. “San Antonio’s Sean Sweeney and former All-Star guard Rajon Rondo are among the candidates to emerge in New […] The post Rajon Rondo among candidates in Pelicans head coaching search appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks have hired a new head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks moved on from Doc Rivers following the 2025-26 season, and now they have found their new head coach. After a quick process, the Bucks are finalizing a deal to hire former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne. The Bucks moved on from Rivers after the … The post Bucks have hired a new head coach appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins as Doc Rivers Replacement

The Milwaukee Bucks have found the franchise’s new head coach. Taylor Jenkins is set to finalize a two-year deal to join the organization. Jenkins takes over just weeks after Doc Rivers stepped down. via Shams Charania, ESPN: BREAKING: The Milwaukee Bucks and Taylor Jenkins are finalizing a deal to make Jenkins the franchise’s new head […] The post BREAKING: Milwaukee Bucks Hire Taylor Jenkins as Doc Rivers Replacement appeared first on Heavy Sports.

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Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as next head coach after Grizzlies stint

With rumors floating around the Milwaukee Bucks regarding a myriad of topics, like dealing with star Giannis Antetokounmpo, the team also needed to figure out its next head coach. After Doc Rivers stepped down from the Bucks, the team has found its next head coach in Taylor Jenkins, who previously had the same role with […] The post Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as next head coach after Grizzlies stint appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks rumors: Will hiring Taylor Jenkins prevent Giannis trade? Bobby Portis drops the cold-hard truth

Milwaukee Bucks center Bobby Portis weighed in on Taylor Jenkins potentially becoming his new head coach and how it will impact All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo’s immediate future. Jenkins, who reportedly met with Bucks owners, and GM Jon Horst, is reportedly expected to meet with Antetokounmpo ahead of Milwaukee’s critical offseason. Portis believes that the Bucks’ hiring […] The post Bucks rumors: Will hiring Taylor Jenkins prevent Giannis trade? Bobby Portis drops the cold-hard truth appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers’ last hilarious moment with Bucks players on plane

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently searching for their next head coach after recently parting ways with Doc Rivers following the 2025-26 season. Whoever they bring in will be inheriting a tumultuous situation headlined by seemingly never-ending trade rumors surrounding franchise cornerstone Giannis Antetokounmpo. Recently, Bucks forward Bobby Portis stopped by FanDuel’s “Run It Back” show […] The post Doc Rivers’ last hilarious moment with Bucks players on plane appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo Sends Message to Milwaukee After Bucks Trade Admission

Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks are regrouping after a tough 2025-26 NBA regular season. Antetokounmpo himself played up to his standards — that is, when he did play. Appearing in a career-low 36 games, the Greek Freak still produced, scoring 27.6 points per game, 9.8 rebounds and 5.4 ...

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Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers

The Milwaukee Bucks will be going into a new direction next season as they look to find a new head coach. It looks like they’ve already started the search, and they have a serious interest in Taylor Jenkins, according to The Athletic. “Team owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam and general manager Jon Horst made […] The post Bucks ‘seriously interested’ in Taylor Jenkins after firing Doc Rivers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed

Doc Rivers has been reduced to a spectator in this season’s playoffs after the Milwaukee Bucks had a catastrophic campaign, ending their nine-year streak of making it to the postseason. Rivers recently stepped down as coach of the Bucks, who had a 32-50 record, their worst since their 15-win season in 2013-2014. Milwaukee’s forgettable campaign […] The post Doc Rivers hints at reasons he can’t go into why Bucks failed appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no

The Milwaukee Bucks’ 2025-26 NBA season came to a disappointing end with a road loss to the Philadelphia 76ers, marking a challenging season filled with turmoil. Head coach Doc Rivers was let go, even when they said it wasn’t his time yet, and general manager Jon Horst has also faced criticism. Eric Nehm from The […] The post Bucks rumors: Is Jon Horst on hot seat? Why coaching search says no appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers tells Bill Simmons he’s done coaching, is a return to broadcasting next?

After an unsuccessful stint with the Milwaukee Bucks that ended last week, veteran head coach and longtime NBA main character Doc Rivers said this week that he is unlikely to coach again. “I’d be surprised if I coached another game,” the 64-year-old Rivers said on The Bill Simmons Podcast. The Milwaukee chapter began just as chaotically…

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Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing

The Milwaukee Bucks announced they fired Doc Rivers as head coach a day after the 126-106 season finale loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. Days after being let go, the freshly inducted Hall of Famer essentially announced his retirement from coaching. While guest appearing on the “Bill Simmons Podcast,” presented by The Ringer, Rivers didn’t officially […] The post Doc Rivers essentially announces coaching retirement after Bucks firing appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Doc Rivers reveals whether he will ever coach again

Doc Rivers is out as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, and he may be out of coaching entirely. Rivers spoke with Bill Simmons about his plans for the future in a new interview. Rivers suggested the Bucks were open to keeping him on, but that he needs a break and does not expect to coach … The post Doc Rivers reveals whether he will ever coach again appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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Giannis Antetokounmpo’s NBA Future Gets Raw Assessment as Doc Rivers Breaks Down Confusion in First Interview After Bucks Exit

Doc Rivers, who was relieved of his head coaching duties with the Bucks after the season finale, didn’t hold back when discussing trade rumors surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo.

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Myles Turner confirms Shams’ explosive Doc Rivers reporting but denies he was Bucks’ ‘snitch’

Milwaukee Bucks center Myles Turner says there’s a lot of truth to ESPN Shams Charania’s report on former head coach Doc Rivers, but claims he wasn’t the mole. After Shams was petty in his clap back at Rivers, Turner claims he doesn’t know which Bucks player told Charania about Doc expressing his disappointment in his […] The post Myles Turner confirms Shams’ explosive Doc Rivers reporting but denies he was Bucks’ ‘snitch’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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