Bucks Could Have Some Big Changes Coming This Summer

The Milwaukee Bucks are gearing up for some big changes this offseason. Because Giannis Antetokounmpo hasn’t signed an extension, there is growing belief that he could be traded away this summer.

Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reported that Giannis Antetokounmpo might not be the only key piece leaving Milwaukee this summer.

“The growing expectation within league circles is that Doc Rivers won’t be Milwaukee's head coach next season. Instead, there’s a belief that Rivers could pivot to an undetermined role in Milwaukee’s front office. As for potential coaching candidates, the Bucks have an internal candidate in Darvin Ham who will also be sought after by the Pelicans, according to league sources, this summer. Taylor Jenkins will almost assuredly draw interest from Milwaukee if their head coaching job becomes available. Jenkins will arguably be the most sought-after coach on the market and was previously an assistant coach under Mike Budenholzer when the Bucks advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals in 2019. Another name to potentially consider is Pelicans interim head coach James Borrego, who previously interviewed for Milwaukee’s head coaching job when Adrian Griffin was hired, and will also be available this summer.”

Things haven’t gone well for the Bucks since Doc Rivers joined. That isn’t all because of him, but he can certainly be blamed a bit for the Bucks' demise.

Getting rid of Rivers could also be one way of keeping Giannis around. If there is a coach who is available that Giannis would want to play for, the Bucks won’t hesitate to fire Rivers and bring in a new face.