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Bucks Are Finalizing a Deal with Taylor Jenkins to Take over as Coach, AP Source Says
Jenkins brings six seasons of playoff experience in Memphis and familiarity with Giannis Antetokounmpo as Milwaukee weighs its next roster move.
- On Thursday, April 23, 2026, the Milwaukee Bucks finalized a deal to hire Taylor Jenkins as the 19th head coach in franchise history, marking his return after serving as an assistant during the 2018-19 season.
- Jenkins spent six seasons leading the Memphis Grizzlies, compiling a 250-214 record and reaching the playoffs three times before being dismissed in March 2025 during his final season with the Western Conference organization.
- His familiarity with MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo from his previous stint under Mike Budenholzer provides continuity, and Jenkins also brings experience managing rebuilding projects, having successfully developed a young Memphis roster into a playoff contender.
- Following the departure of Doc Rivers, who stepped down earlier this month after a 32-50 season, Milwaukee's performance this year ended a streak of nine consecutive playoff appearances.
- Major decisions await regarding Antetokounmpo, who is eligible to become a free agent after next season if he doesn't sign a four-year, $275 million contract extension in October, forcing Jenkins to decide on roster direction.
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Milwaukee Bucks hires former Grizzlies coach Taylor Jenkins
MEMPHIS, Tenn. -- Former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins is finalizing a deal to become the next head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks. Jenkins compiled a 250-214 record as the head coach of the Grizzlies and is the franchise's all-time winningest coach. He led Memphis to three postseason appearances in his six seasons. Jenkins [...]
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