Overview
- Rivers, 64, told reporters Tuesday before the Bucks played the Nets that he wants to see his seven young grandkids more, hinting he could step away from coaching.
- League reporting, including from Marc Stein, points to growing expectations that the Bucks and Rivers will part ways or reshape his job this summer.
- Milwaukee finished 31-47 and missed the postseason after injuries piled up, with Giannis Antetokounmpo limited to 36 games and other rotation players also out.
- Rivers is slated for Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame induction in August 2026 after 27 seasons, 1,193 wins, and a 2008 title with the Celtics.
- He was hired in January 2024 to lead a contender but navigated the waiving and stretching of Damian Lillard and the addition of Myles Turner as reports now question Giannis’ future and the team’s direction.