A coaching change has taken place in the NBA. Doc Rivers is officially no longer the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks.
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This is not a firing, however, as the team announced that Rivers has stepped down from his position. His tenure in Milwaukee ends after 200 games and a win-loss record of 97-103 in the regular season and 3-8 in the playoffs.
"It has been an honor to have Doc as our coach and as a leader in our organization and community," Bucks owners Wes Edens, Jimmy and Dee Haslam, and Jamie Dinan said in a statement on Monday.
"In addition to his impact on the court, we're thankful for Doc's class and professionalism during his tenure in Milwaukee."
Doc Rivers has stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. pic.twitter.com/yjesvLVPOW
— Milwaukee Bucks (@Bucks) April 13, 2026
According to ESPN, the team will pay Rivers his full salary for the 2026-2027 season. A possibility remains that he could move into an advisory role with the team moving forward.
A 13-year player in the NBA, Rivers became a head coach for the first time in 1999. He took over as the leader of the Orlando Magic and kicked off a tenure lasting just over four seasons. He took the Magic to the playoffs three times in this stretch.
Rivers' coaching tenure continued with nine seasons in Boston (2004-2013). He led the Celtics to the playoffs seven times. The team won the Eastern Conference in both 2007-2008 and 2009-2010. The team ended the season as champions in 2007-2008.
Rivers spent seven seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers (2013-2020) and three with the Philadelphia 76ers (2020-2023) before joining the Milwaukee Bucks. He achieved some success with all of these teams, but he never led any to the NBA Finals.
"I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee," Rivers said in a statement. "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."
