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'It’s a Shock to Me': Giannis Antetokounmpo Reacts to Bucks Moving On From Doc Rivers

The Milwaukee Bucks wrapped up the 2025–26 season with a 32–50 record after falling 126–106 to the Philadelphia 76ers on Sunday, officially missing the playoffs.

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Doc Rivers shares emotional statement after leaving the Bucks

For the first time in his coaching career, Doc Rivers finished a season with a losing record.

Giannis Antetokounmpo reignites trade rumors after Bucks' season finale

More change coming for Bucks as Doc Rivers steps aside

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The 'Five 3's off the bench games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least five three-pointers off the bench at least 20 times in their career can you name in five minutes?

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / April 13

Eric Nehm: Doc Rivers brutal meeting with Bucks veterans sparked season wide collapse

The Milwaukee Bucks closed out a disappointing season at 32-50, snapping a nine-year run of playoff appearances. Just minutes after falling to the Philadelphia 76ers in Sunday’s finale, Doc Rivers was dismissed from his role as head coach.

NBA News / Yardbarker

25 NBA players who were ahead of their time

NBA history is full of players who were perfectly of their era, possessing the right skills and attributes to thrive during their time. There are also plenty of guys whose careers might have played out differently had they been born years later.

Charles Barkley News / WI Sports Heroics / April 13

Charles Barkley erupts over Bucks chaos, calls out locker room as 'punks'

The aftereffects of the Milwaukee Bucks’ chaotic season are still being felt around the league, with Charles Barkley now adding his voice to the conversation.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / April 13

Giannis Antetokounmpo reignites trade rumors after Bucks' season finale

Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks engaged in a back-and-forth dance again this season.

More change coming for Bucks as Doc Rivers steps aside

76ers close regular season with 126-106 win over Bucks

The 'NBA playoff triple-double leaders' quiz

Doc Rivers News / Field Level Media / April 13

Doc Rivers steps down as head coach of Bucks

Doc Rivers officially stepped down as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday after two-plus seasons. The Bucks' finished 32-50 with Sunday's season-ending 126-106 loss at Philadelphia.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 13

Three reasons to be glad the Bucks' season is over

There are some seasons that a fanbase doesn’t want to remember, and 2025-26 fits that description for those of the Milwaukee Bucks. It wasn’t that long

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker

The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / WI Sports Heroics / April 13

'Players don’t have control': Giannis Antetokounmpo drops stunning claim on Bucks situation

Unease is beginning to surface inside the Milwaukee Bucks, and it centers on their franchise leader Giannis Antetokounmpo. Following a frustrating conclusion to the 2025–26 season, the former two-time MVP made one of the most direct and revealing statements of his career, admitting he had “zero control” over his return-to-play situation.

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The 'Three blocks-per-game NBA seasons' quiz

AJ Green News / Brew Hoop / April 13

Bucks vs. 76ers Player Grades: Green makes history (again), Ryan double-doubles as season comes to an end

As Kyle wrote in the preview, this game had legitimate stakes—a win for the Philadelphia 76ers (and other results) could have them move up to sixth place and avoid the play-in game(s), but a loss could have them in the 9-10 game against the Miami Heat.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Rumors / April 13

Giannis Antetokounmpo Doesn’t Rule Out Extension With Bucks

With the Bucks‘ season officially over, the focus can fully turn toward Giannis Antetokounmpo‘s future, writes Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Big changes appear to be on the horizon in Milwaukee, starting with Doc Rivers’ revelation Sunday night that he won’t be returning as head coach.