"Rivers guided the Bucks to a 17-19 mark to finish the 2023-24 campaign, and Milwaukee went 48-34 in Rivers' first full season in 2024-25. However, the team faced significant challenges, including injuries to top players like Damian Lillard and Giannis Antetokounmpo during the playoffs."
"The Bucks snapped a streak of nine consecutive seasons in the playoffs this year and have not won a playoff series since 2022, highlighting the struggles faced under Rivers' leadership."
Doc Rivers is departing as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks after a disappointing tenure, which included two first-round playoff exits and missing the postseason this year. The Bucks will pay Rivers his eight-figure salary for the 2026-27 season and are considering an advisory role for him. Rivers' record was 97-103 over three seasons, with a notable disconnect between him and the players. The team is now searching for its third head coach in three years after a season marked by injuries to key players.
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