Doc Rivers: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / February 14

Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers, Kevin Johnson, Amar’e Stoudemire among Hall finalists

The Hall list is out. Now the debates start. The Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame announced its finalists for the Class of 2026 this week, with the group now advancing to the Honors Committee.

NBA News / WI Sports Heroics / February 13

'Your best offense is your defense': Darvin Ham credits Bucks defense in statement win over the Thunder

Stepping in for Doc Rivers, Milwaukee Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham praised the team’s defensive effort in Thursday’s 110-93 victory against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 15

Prayers pour in after Bucks’ Doc Rivers announces leave for funeral

The Bucks were also playing without the guidance of head coach Doc Rivers on the sidelines.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / February 12

Bucks coach Doc Rivers (funeral) to miss game at Thunder

Assistant Darvin Ham will coach the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night against the host Oklahoma City Thunder while head coach Doc Rivers is away from the team to attend a funeral.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 12

Bucks’ Darvin Ham gets 1-game promotion after Doc Rivers ruled out vs Thunder

Barely two hours before Thursday night’s game in Oklahoma City, the Milwaukee Bucks announced that head coach Doc Rivers will miss the contest due to personal reasons, per Eric Nehm of The Athletic.

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Doc Rivers among 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

This year's induction class will be announced during Final Four weekend

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 12

'It means a lot': Cam Thomas reflects on Doc Rivers confidence in him after Bucks win

Cam Thomas erupted for 34 points in his second outing with the Milwaukee Bucks, powering them to a 116-108 victory over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 12

Doc Rivers Makes Bold Statement About Cam Thomas, Compares New 6th Man to NBA Legends

The Milwaukee Bucks got a big win in Orlando on Wednesday night courtesy of an explosive scoring night from new shooting guard Cam Thomas. The former Brooklyn Net scorched the Magic for 34 points on the evening as the Bucks won 116-108.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Athlon Sports / February 12

Doc Rivers Reacts to Hall of Fame Finalist News

Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers faces the tough task of leading his team to the playoffs this season, but his legacy could be further cemented with a stamp of approval from the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 11

Bucks’ Cam Thomas sends clear message to Doc Rivers after breakout game with Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks got back on track on Wednesday night. After losing to the Orlando Magic on Monday (118-99) on the road, Milwaukee avenged that loss,

Blake Griffin, Candace Parker, Doc Rivers among 2026 Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

This year's induction class will be announced during Final Four weekend

Milwaukee Bucks News / Brew Hoop / February 11

Doc Rivers named Naismith Basketball HOF finalist, Marques Johnson named Veterans Committee finalist

Bucks head coach Doc Rivers has been recongised as a finalist for the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame today as a coach for the Class of 2026 election.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Field Level Media / February 11

Blake Griffin, Doc Rivers among Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame finalists

First-time candidates Blake Griffin and Candace Parker, as well as returning candidate Doc Rivers, are among the 21 finalists for election to the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame as part of the 2026 class.

Doc Rivers News / Orlando Magic on SI / February 11

Doc Rivers praises a particular Magic player

The 28–24 Orlando Magic host the 21–30 Milwaukee Bucks tonight in the Kia Center. The Bucks are without Giannis again, leaving their sneaky top-fifteen rated offense of bucket-getting backcourt scorers of Ryan Rollins, Kevin Porter Jr., and now Cam Thomas to get another swing at taking down the Magic.

NBA News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 11

How Milwaukee Bucks Can Bounce Back vs. Orlando Magic

The Milwaukee Bucks are giving it another go against the Orlando Magic in the second of a two-game series in central Florida. The Bucks lost 118-99 against the Magic earlier this week, but Milwaukee has a chance to get revenge on the first night of a back-to-back.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 10

Doc Rivers Urges Milwaukee Bucks to Make Changes in Magic Rematch

The Milwaukee Bucks are disappointed after their three-game win streak was snapped by the Orlando Magic in a 118-99 loss. The Bucks have a unique opportunity with their schedule because they have two games against the Magic in a three-day span.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / February 10

'That was disappointing tonight': Doc Rivers cites turnovers, lack of movement in Bucks loss to the Magic

Doc Rivers and the Milwaukee Bucks rode a three game winning streak, but their run came to an end as they dropped a 118 to 99 decision to the Orlando Magic at the Kia Center on February 9.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / February 1

Doc Rivers says Giannis still wants to stay in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks are 3-13 without Giannis this season and continue their slide in the Eastern Conference standings. The roster is constructed poorly, they can't execute in the draft, and head coach Doc Rivers has struggled as the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks' But Doc Rivers latest comments on ESPN gave "insight" on Giannis's future.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 1

Loss to Celtics another example of why Bucks should trade Antetokounmpo

Loss to Celtics another example of why Bucks should trade Giannis Antetokounmpo before deadline

It's time for the Bucks to face reality.

Warriors appear to be in driver's seat to trade for Giannis Antetokounmpo

Bucks may be shooting themselves in the foot with asking price for Giannis Antetokounmpo

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 28

Former Bucks player blames Doc Rivers for franchise’s issues

A former Milwaukee Bucks player pointed the finger at head coach Doc Rivers on Wednesday for the major issues the franchise has endured over the previous two years.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Philadelphia 76ers on SI / January 27

Doc Rivers: 'Joel Is the Most Talented Player That I Ever Coached.'

PHILADELPHIA — The words stunned the person on the other side of Doc Rivers' conversation. "What?!" he replied. Rivers doubled down. "I was telling a Hall of Fame player that I coached, 'Joel is the most talented player that I ever coached'," Rivers told reporters ahead of Tuesday's game between the Sixers and Milwaukee Bucks.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Larry Brown Sports / January 24

Giannis Antetokounmpo out 4-6 weeks as Bucks drama mounts

Antetokounmpo is expected to miss 4-6 weeks with a right calf strain, delivering a crushing setback to a team already in freefall.

Julian Strawther nets 20 points to help shorthanded Nuggets get by Bucks

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / January 21

NBA Notes: Cam Thomas, Nets, Bucks, Doc Rivers, Celtics

All signs are pointing toward Cam Thomas and the Nets heading for an eventual split. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, most league observers expect Thomas to be moved either by the February 5 deadline or in the offseason, with the latter increasingly viewed as the more realistic outcome.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Scoop B / January 19

Full Circle on MLK Day: Doc Rivers Reflects on 40 Years of Basketball and Family Heritage

The NBA on Martin Luther King Jr. Day is more than just a marathon of televised games; it is a cultural institution. For Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers, the holiday has evolved from a nascent league experiment into a profound personal milestone that bridges his playing days, his coaching career, and now, his son’s budding media empire.

NBA News / Yardbarker / December 30