The Milwaukee Bucks are officially in the market for a new head coach. Glenn "Doc" Rivers has stepped down from his position, the team announced, concluding a brief and turbulent tenure that fell far short of expectations.

Rivers, a former Bucks player who began his coaching career with the organization, returned to Milwaukee in a high-stakes mid-season move last January. He took over a team sitting at 30-13 and holding the No. 2 seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite leading the East in the NBA All-Star Game, the Bucks struggled to find consistency under his guidance, finishing the regular season 17-19 and slipping to the fourth seed before a first-round playoff exit.

The 2024-25 campaign proved even more challenging. Plagued by injuries to stars like Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard, the Bucks stumbled to a 32-50 record, missing the postseason for the first time since the 2015-16 season. This disappointing outcome has prompted a major reset for a franchise with championship aspirations.

In a statement, Rivers expressed his affection for the city and organization, saying, "I have truly loved my time in Milwaukee... I am disappointed that things did not turn out the way any of us hoped." The Bucks ownership thanked Rivers for his "class and professionalism" during his time with the team.

With one year and approximately $11 million remaining on his contract, Rivers's departure marks a pivotal moment for the Bucks. The search for a new leader begins as the franchise looks to rebuild its culture and return to contention in a competitive Eastern Conference. All eyes will now be on Milwaukee's front office to find the right coach to maximize the talents of its superstar duo and get this team back on track.