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Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / August 30

Doc Rivers, Key NBA Figures Spotted at EuroBasket

NBA training camp is just one month away. Last summer, the NBA had a flock of players, coaches, and executives out in France for the Summer Olympics. This time around, there are league representatives at EuroBasket.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Bucks’ Doc Rivers reveals obsession that makes him ‘steal plays’

As Greece prepared to begin its EuroBasket 2025 campaign, Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers made his presence felt in Cyprus this week. Eager to watch Giannis Antetokounmpo compete for his country, Rivers spoke openly about the experience and what he could take from it.

Milwaukee Bucks News / CBSSports.com / August 28

Doc Rivers, Bucks GM support Giannis Antetokounmpo at EuroBasket amid questions about his future in Milwaukee

The Bucks sent a contingent to EuroBasket to cheer on Giannis in Cyprus

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Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 26

Doc Rivers’ key achievements, Milwaukee Bucks head coach’s biggest accolades, records, and more

Doc Rivers successfully transitioned from an NBA player to a head coach. The Milwaukee Bucks are in search of another shot at the NBA Championship during the prime of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / August 15

Kevin Garnett defends Doc Rivers amid Bucks’ playoff woes

Kevin Garnett defended Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers after the team’s early playoff exit, attributing the struggles to roster fit rather than coaching ability, and noting that his former coach has yet to find postseason success in Milwaukee for that very reason.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Total Apex Sports / August 15

Austin Rivers Ignites Controversial Take

Austin Rivers has created quite a stir within NBA circles on the G.O.A.T. debate. Comparing LeBron James and Kevin Durant is one of the few subjects that sparks NBA arguments.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 15

Kevin Garnett identifies problem behind Bucks HC Doc Rivers’ struggles

Kevin Garnett has noticed that his former head coach Doc Rivers hasn’t had playoff success with the Milwaukee Bucks to date. He has one possible explanation for why that is the case.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 14

Milwaukee Bucks sign star Doc Rivers claimed was ‘phenomenal’, he played 72 games last season

The Milwaukee Bucks have rounded out their roster with a move for a free agent. After an offseason full of speculation, the Milwaukee Bucks have managed to hold on to star player Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Milwaukee Bucks News / The SportsRush / August 14

Kevin Garnett Speaks About Watching Doc Rivers Struggle in Today’s NBA: 'It’s Just Because of the Players'

Not every NBA coach has a reputation like Erik Spoelstra. It doesn’t matter how many disappointing seasons Spoelstra may have had, the consensus will still revere him as one of the best coaches in the league.

Milwaukee Bucks News / WI Sports Heroics / August 14

Milwaukee Bucks: Doc Rivers’ Failures Since Winning 2008 Title Have Clear Root Cause, Say Celtics Hall of Famer

Since winning a title in 2008 with Boston, Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers has failed to take his teams to the next level. He steered the Celtics back to the Finals two years later, but that is the only other time a Rivers squad has been there in his 26 years of head coaching.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 13

Penny Hardaway reveals how Doc Rivers contributed to painful Magic exit

In a recent episode of the Star Struck podcast, Orlando Magic legend Penny Hardaway detailed how current Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers played a role in his difficult departure from the franchise.

Milwaukee Bucks News / NBA Analysis Network / August 13

Kevin Garnett knows the real reason Doc Rivers has ‘struggle’ in today’s NBA with the Milwaukee Bucks

Doc Rivers has one NBA title on his resume from 2008, almost two decades ago. His last Finals appearance as a coach came in 2010, and despite consistently reaching the playoffs, Doc Rivers has struggled to duplicate that championship dominance.

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Milwaukee Bucks News / Pounding the Rock / August 12

Dennis Rodman once babysat for Doc Rivers

This is not news, but it was new to me. And it was hilarious. Dennis Rodman, one of the greatest rebounders of all time, once volunteered to babysit for Doc Rivers.

NBA News / Yardbarker / August 7

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Orlando Magic News / Orlando Magic on SI / August 5

How Doc Rivers Destroyed Chance Of Orlando Magic Signing Hall Of Famer

Headlined by Shaquille O’Neal and Penny Hardaway, the Orlando Magic were a marquee team in the '90s. However, the eventual departures of O’Neal and Hardaway left the team in an average spot at the turn of the millennium.

NBA News / Fastbreak on SI / July 31

NBA Team Reportedly Adds Darvin Ham's Son To Coaching Staff

Darvin Ham was the head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers from 2022-24. He is currently an assistant on Doc Rivers' staff with the Milwaukee Bucks. According to James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento, Ham's son (D.J.) will join the coaching staff of the Sacramento Kings.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 19

Bucks GM Gets Candid About Doc Rivers' Future in Milwaukee

The Milwaukee Bucks have one of the few coaches in the NBA who has won an NBA title. Doc Rivers was able to win a title with the Boston Celtics back in the 2008 season.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Hoops Wire / July 16

Bucks Have No Plans To Fire Doc Rivers

Doc Rivers is 65-53 in the regular season and 3-8 in the playoffs with the Milwaukee Bucks, who have lost to the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / July 14

Bucks Notes: Bucks Officially Release Guard, Expected to Sign Veteran Forward, Doc Rivers Talks Giannis

The Milwaukee Bucks have officially released a guard and effectively ended his NBA career after buying out his contract. The 31-year-old from Serbia will look for options in the EuroLeague as there are currently multiple interested clubs.

Milwaukee Bucks News / Fastbreak on SI / July 11

Doc Rivers Comments On Milwaukee Bucks Losing Key Player

The Milwaukee Bucks have been among the most high-profile teams in the NBA over the previous two seasons. They had a star duo of Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo (coached by Doc Rivers).

Milwaukee Bucks News / Milwaukee Bucks on SI / May 4

Doc Rivers Son Slams Critics After Bucks Game 5 Meltdown

The Milwaukee Bucks were eliminated from the playoffs last week in devastating fashion against the Indiana Pacers. After being down 3-1 in the series, the Bucks looked to take Game 5 and send the series back to Wisconsin.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 30

Doc Rivers adds another playoff collapse to his resume

Since 1996, no NBA team has lost a playoff game where it led by at least seven points with less than 40 seconds to go. But as he's proved so many times, there's no playoff lead so big that Rivers can't blow it.

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