Jon Horst Takes Control Of Bucks Coaching Search Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Question Marks

Jon Horst Takes Control Of Bucks Coaching Search Amid Giannis Antetokounmpo Question Marks

The Milwaukee Bucks closed out their 2025–26 campaign with a road defeat against the Philadelphia 76ers, putting an end to a season marked by ongoing issues. Doc Rivers was ultimately fired despite earlier messaging suggesting he would remain in place, and general manager Jon Horst also faced growing scrutiny as the franchise struggles continued.The Athletic’s Eric Nehm reported that team sources noticed that the Bucks GM has taken a less visibl…

Trail Blazers Notes: Splitter, Head Coach, Avdija, Scoot

Tiago Splitter has done an admirable job as the Trail Blazers‘ interim head coach, guiding the team to its first playoff appearance in five years while overseeing the development of several key young players, writes Joe Freeman of The Oregonian (subscriber link). However, there has been a lot of speculation about Splitter’s future with Portland, with multiple reports indicating new owner Tom Dundon doesn’t want to pay the going rate for even a f…

NBA Rumors: Bucks, Jon Horst, Taylor Jenkins, Kings, Blazers, Tiago Splitter

It was a messy NBA season for the Bucks. They finished 32-50. There were injuries galore. And let’s not forget the noise around Giannis Antetokounmpo. Oh, they also need a head coach, with Doc Rivers stepping down and hinting he may be done on the sidelines altogether. File photo So naturally, the question becomes who’s next? Not at coach. In the front office. According to Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, early signs suggest GM Jon Horst isn’t go…