BUCKS Bucks roar past Pelicans in Joe Prunty's final game as interim coach STEVE MEGARGEE Associated Press Jan 28, 2024 Jan 28, 2024 Updated Jun 21, 2024 Bucks' Giannis Antetokounmpo drives against Pelicans' Dyson Daniels (11) and Larry Nance Jr. during the first half Saturday at Fiserv Forum. AARON GASH, ASSOCIATED PRESS Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save STEVE MEGARGEE Associated Press MILWAUKEE — Doc Rivers will take over a Milwaukee Bucks team that's coming off one of its most dominant performances of the season.kAmv:2??:D p?E6E@<@F?>A@ 925 b_ A@:?ED 2?5 `a C63@F?5D 2D @?6 @7 7@FC qF4<D H:E9 2E =62DE a_ A@:?ED :? 2 `c`\``f 3=@H@FE @7 E96 }6H ~C=62?D !6=:42?D @? $2EFC52J ?:89E] %96 qF4<D =65 3J 2D >2?J 2D bc 2?5 >2E4965 E96:C 7@FCE9\=2C86DE G:4E@CJ >2C8:?]k^AmkAm%96 qF4<D D9@E deT 2D E96J :>AC@G65 E@ a\` :? 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New Bucks coach Doc Rivers says the team is still searching for its 'identity' At his introductory news conference on Saturday, Doc Rivers said the Milwaukee Bucks have work to do if they want opponents to “Fear the Deer.”
3 noteworthy things new Bucks coach Doc Rivers said about taking over a contender midseason Here are three things that stood out as Rivers shared his thoughts on where the Bucks stand as he takes over and what he thinks they can accom…
How Doc Rivers was lured back to coaching by the Bucks The former Marquette star and longtime NBA coach had his interest piqued by the chance to compete for an NBA title.
Bucks fall to Cavaliers in last game before Doc Rivers takes over as head coach Giannis Antetokounmpo's double-double was not enough for Milwaukee in a home loss to Cleveland.
Giannis Antetokounmpo powers Bucks in first game since coaching change The two-time NBA most valuable player notched a triple-double one day after Adrian Griffin was fired as Milwaukee's coach.
3 noteworthy things Bucks general manager said about the in-season coaching change Here are three things that stood out as Jon Horst broke down what led to his decision to fire Adrian Griffin and what he's looking for in the …
Bucks fire Adrian Griffin as coach after just 43 games Despite having one of the top records in the NBA, Milwaukee is now on the hunt for a new coach for the second time in less than a year.
How Doc Rivers has fared in the playoffs during his 24-year NBA coaching career With Rivers taking over as coach of a Bucks team with championship aspirations, here's a look at how the other teams he's coached have fared d…
Nuggets spoil debut of Doc Rivers as Bucks head coach Nikola Jokic and Denver beat Milwaukee, which started a five-game trip.
Madison native made first call to Bucks coach Doc Rivers when he was hired Basketball brought the friends together, and a mid-season hiring brought them closer together.
Trail Blazers spoil Dame's return to Portland The Bucks lost a thriller in Damian Lillard's first visit to his former team since being traded in October.
Doc Rivers gets first win as Bucks overcome 25-point deficit against Mavs Milwaukee's recently-hired coach watched his superstar player score 48 points on Saturday night.
Timberwolves roll past short-handed Bucks 129-105 to spoil Doc Rivers' home debut “This was going to be a tough one if we were not injured, coming back from the trip we just came back from,” Rivers said.