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Hiring Taylor Jenkins: What to make of the Bucks’ coaching search and Jenkins’ past

On Thursday, news broke that the Milwaukee Bucks will hire Taylor Jenkins as their new head coach. This came just 11 days after it was announced that Doc Rivers would no longer be coaching the team, which itself came out on the same day their 2025–26 season officially ended.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / AirJordanChronicles / April 25

Blazers Could Explore Move for Giannis Antetokounmpo if Extension Is Possible, per NBA Analyst

The NBA offseason might bring a surprise involving Giannis Antetokounmpo. One franchise is preparing to make a move that would mark a change for this star player. The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off a 42-win season without star Damian Lillard and are currently against the San Antonio Spurs in the playoffs.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Total Pro Sports / April 25

Bobby Portis Pushes Back on Report About Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Role in Bucks’ Coaching Decision

Bobby Portis is on a one-of-a-kind run lately. The Milwaukee Bucks’ power forward has been spilling out too many beans on things happening inside the locker room. Though Milwaukee’s decision to hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach has already sparked debate around the league, Portis is only pushing back on one key narrative.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24

Taylor Jenkins Returns to Milwaukee Bucks in New Role as Head Coach

The Milwaukee Bucks finalised the deal to sign Taylor Jenkins as the head coach of the team. The decision to bring back Jenkins comes just over a week after the team fired Doc Rivers after three seasons. Jenkins had previously been employed by the Bucks when Mike Budenholzer coached the Bucks.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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Milwaukee Bucks News / AirJordanChronicles / April 24

Shams Charania Claims There Has been no communication between Giannis Antetokounmpo and Bucks’ top brass

The future of Giannis Antetokounmpo is currently the biggest mystery in the basketball world. The franchise just made a huge choice, but they did it without asking their best player.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 24

Inside Bucks hiring Taylor Jenkins: What it means for Giannis’ future, potential trade paths

Trade Giannis Antetokounmpo or keep him and figure things out? This has been the question the Milwaukee Bucks have been asking themselves over the last year, as internal frustrations stemming from the team’s overall lack of success have mounted.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Hoops Wire / April 24

Blazers to try to make run at Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Trail Blazers are at least positioning themselves to think big. According to Bill Oram of The Oregonian, Portland is “prepared to make a pitch” for Giannis Antetokounmpo if the two-time MVP becomes available on the trade market this offseason.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 24

What Taylor Jenkins's Early Bucks Tenure Could Look Like

The Milwaukee Bucks, on the surface, are a bit of a mess. They finished 31-51 this season, last among teams in the Eastern Conference that didn't spend the entire 82 games trying to tank -- that, for Milwaukee, started much later.

Myles Turner News / Brew Hoop / April 24

Milwaukee Bucks End-of-Season Player Review & Quiz: Myles Turner

You might have passed the tests on Giannis Antetokounmpo, Ryan Rollins, and Kevin Porter Jr., but how will you fare with Myles Turner? A surprise addition to Milwaukee’s roster last offseason, Turner was supposed to catapult the Bucks back into contention.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Total Pro Sports / April 24

Shams Charania Gets Called Out Over 'False' Reports on Giannis Antetokounmpo’s Role in Bucks’ Coaching Decision

The Milwaukee Bucks have a new head coach, but according to NBA Insider Shams Charania, the team’s superstar, Giannis Antetokounmpo, wasn’t involved in the process.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Yardbarker / April 23

Getting to know new Milwaukee Bucks head coach Taylor Jenkins

The Milwaukee Bucks have a new head coach, and he brings some incredible experience from Milwaukee's perspective.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / April 23

Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as next head coach

The Bucks will hire ex-Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins to take over their coaching vacancy, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. Milwaukee’s ownership group, including GM Jon Horst and owners Wes Edens and Jimmy Haslam, flew down to Memphis last week to discuss the team’s potential future under Jenkins.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 23

Report: Bucks hiring former Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins

Former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins will be the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, ESPN reported on Thursday afternoon. Jenkins, 41, was an assistant in Milwaukee in the 2018-19 season under head coach Mike Budenholzer.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Total Apex Sports / April 23

Taylor Jenkins Set To Become Next Head Coach Of Milwaukee Bucks

The Milwaukee Bucks are officially hitting the reset button. After a season that felt less like a basketball campaign and more like a slow-motion car crash, the front office has made its move.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / April 23

Bucks put on ‘full court press’ to hire Taylor Jenkins before market heated up

The Bucks didn’t just land Taylor Jenkins as their next head coach. They went out and got him. According to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic, Milwaukee made a “full-court press” to secure Jenkins before the rest of the league’s coaching carousel really got going.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / April 23

Milwaukee Bucks to hire Taylor Jenkins in bid to keep Antetokounmpo this summer

The Milwaukee Bucks became the first NBA team to hire a new coach this offseason, targeting and landing former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins to succeed Doc Rivers.

Taylor Jenkins News / Larry Brown Sports / April 23

Bucks make decision on new HC

The Bucks moved on from Doc Rivers following the 2025-26 regular season.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Ball Exclusives / April 23

Milwaukee Bucks hire Taylor Jenkins as next head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks are hiring former Memphis Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins to be the team’s next head coach, per NBA insider Shams Charania. The Bucks and Doc Rivers parted way just hours after the regular season ended and the Bucks have been on the coaching search ever since.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / April 23

Bucks to hire Taylor Jenkins as head coach

The Milwaukee Bucks are finalizing a contract agreement with Taylor Jenkins and will hire him as their new head coach, sources tell ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne.

Spurs get crucial Victor Wembanyama injury update

Thunder get Jalen Williams injury update after Game 2

Jimmy Butler may not return in 2026-27

New Trail Blazers owner reportedly targeting team's mascots

Dillon Brooks calls out flopping in the playoffs after Game 2

Charles Barkley calls out Magic players over questionable pregame moment

Bobby Portis News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

Bucks’ Bobby Portis adds fuel to Giannis trade rumors with ‘Shams report’ admission

The Milwaukee Bucks are currently searching for their next head coach after the team parted ways with Doc Rivers shortly after the regular season ended.

Doc Rivers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 23

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.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Rumors / April 20

Bucks Met With Taylor Jenkins About Coaching Job

The Bucks have met with former Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins as they ramp up their search for a new head coach following the departure of Doc Rivers, according to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic.