<\/div>\nThe end of the regular season, however, could also coincide with a number of teams parting with their head coaches and on Monday Milwaukee was the first team to make the call.<\/p>\n
ESPN reported that Rivers was stepping down as head coach after a disappointing 32-50 season. <\/p>\n
Rivers had another season remaining on the $40 million contract he signed when hired in January of 2024 and according to The Athletic, he will be paid out for the final season of his deal.<\/p>\n
Monday\u2019s development was not all that surprising after Rivers hinted at stepping away from coaching in an honest interview with local media after the Bucks\u2019 season-ending loss to the 76ers.<\/p>\n
\u201cI can tell you we\u2019re all on the same page,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019ve talked about it, and we want it out pretty quick. I just want them to do it, it\u2019s better. But I think you guys pretty much know.\u201d<\/p>\n
It is expected Rivers will take on another role with the Bucks moving forward, although he may decide to take a break first to reset before returning to the organisation.<\/p>\n
It is the start of what is expected to be a dramatic summer for Milwaukee, with two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo\u2019s future the biggest talking point moving forward.<\/p>\n
Antetokounmpo can sign an extension with the Bucks, but he won\u2019t be able to do so until October, with the chance he is instead traded to a rival team before then. <\/p>\n
NBA PLAY-IN TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (All times AEST)<\/b><\/p>\n
Wednesday April 15<\/b><\/p>\n
76ers vs Magic, 9.30am — Loser is eliminated from postseason<\/p>\n
Suns vs. Trail Blazers, 12pm — Winner gets West No. 7 seed<\/p>\n
Thursday, April 16<\/b><\/p>\n
Hornets vs Heat, 9.30am — Winner gets East No. 7 seed<\/p>\n
Clippers vs. Warriors, 12pm — Loser is eliminated<\/p>\n
Saturday, April 18<\/b><\/p>\n
TBD vs. TBD, 9.30am — Winner gets East No. 8 seed, loser is eliminated<\/p>\n
TBD vs. TBD, 12pm — Winner gets West No. 8 seed, loser is eliminated<\/p>\n
NBA PLAYOFFS <\/b><\/p>\n
Eastern Conference<\/b><\/p>\n
(1) Pistons vs. No. 8 seed<\/p>\n
(2) Celtics vs. No. 7 seed<\/p>\n
(3) Knicks vs. (6) Hawks<\/p>\n
(4) Cavaliers vs. (5) Raptors <\/p>\n
Western Conference<\/b><\/p>\n
(1) Thunder vs. No. 8 seed<\/p>\n
(2) Spurs vs. No. 7 seed<\/p>\n
(3) Nuggets vs. (6) Timberwolves<\/p>\n
(4) Lakers vs. (5) Rockets <\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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