The Milwaukee Bucks‘ nightmare of a season concluded on Sunday night in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
With that, Doc Rivers is expected to be on his way out as the head coach of the team.
According to a report from ESPN, Rivers is “departing” as the head coach, following a season full of Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors, injuries, and overall disappointment.
via Shams Charania, ESPN: BREAKING: Doc Rivers is departing as head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, sources tell ESPN. The Bucks will embark on their third coaching search in the last three years.
The Bucks finished the season at 32-50, which placed them outside of the NBA Play-In Tournament in 11th place.
NBA Fans React To Doc Rivers’ Exit From The Bucks
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – APRIL 03: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter at Fiserv Forum on April 03, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images)
Here’s how NBA fans are reacting to the news on Reddit:
Balls_of_Adamanthium: The Bucks did in fact not Google him.
Expensive-Salad-78282: I don’t think he’ll like his next Google search
Frosty-Roof3124: If any owner decides to hire him, their franchise should be forcibly removed from the NBA.
Jacksondonsurfer: Their game just ended 💀
Bladee_Enthusiast: Somehow he is still gonna get another head coaching job next season
GettyMILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN – MARCH 10: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks checks on Giannis Antetokounmpo #34 during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at Fiserv Forum on March 10, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images)
Ihatedougford: This is Milwaukee fans’ third championship
Isolated-Incident: I never understood them hiring him in the first place.
Thepeachgod: There were some good times, there were mostly bad times, farewell Glenn
Jefe_hook: They’re going to make Darvin Ham head coach, aren’t they? 😭
Doc Rivers Underwhelms In Milwaukee
GettyCHICAGO, ILLINOIS – MARCH 1: Head coach Doc Rivers of the Milwaukee Bucks looks on during the first half against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 1, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images)
The Doc Rivers stint with the Bucks started off on an odd note.
After he was let go by the Philadelphia 76ers following his third season with the team, Rivers didn’t get a head coaching job for the start of the 2023-2024 season.
The Bucks hired Adrian Griffin. Although Griffin was putting together a playoff-caliber season, the Bucks shockingly let him go halfway through. Rivers took over and finished the 2023-2024 season in charge. He coached the Bucks for the next two years.
In 2024-2025, Rivers’ Bucks went 48-34. They made the playoffs, but lost in the first round. That was two first-round exits in a row for Rivers’ Bucks. The third year comes with a missed postseason.
Rivers, a soon-to-be Hall of Famer, might not be interested in taking on another job after his Bucks stint. Following runs with the Orlando Magic, Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Clippers, Sixers, and the Bucks, the veteran head coach could soon call it a career.