By Anthony Caruso III | Publisher
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Adrian Griffin. He had been the team’s head coach for just 43 games.
Griffin was hired by the team this summer. He was let go despite guiding the team to a 30-13 record. The Bucks currently sit in second in the Eastern Conference with that record.
“This was an incredibly difficult decision,” Bucks GM Jon Horst said in a statement. “Adrian is a respected coach and person, but we felt a change was needed to reach our championship goals.
READ MORE: Click here for our latest NBA coverage
⚡️ Level up your game-day experience! ⚡️️ Add some extra thrill to every play by betting with our trusted sports betting partners. Click the link below to get in on the action! 👇
The Capital Sports Report is your source for national sports news, but we need YOUR help to keep going strong! 💪 Just like traditional newspapers, we rely on your support to bring you the best coverage possible. Donations allow us to expand our reach, travel to cover more events, and bring you unique stories and perspectives you won’t find anywhere else. Invest in the future of sports journalism – donate today! You can make a monetary donation here.
Snag some fresh merch and show off your style! Quality threads and unique designs are waiting for you. Shop now and level up your look!
https://the-capital-sports-report.printify.me
The inexperienced head coach, who was hired in June 2023, has had a lengthy assistant coaching career. He was brought in to replace Mike Budenholzer, who guided the Bucks to the NBA Championship.
According to sources, there had been tension before this move was made. The Bucks front office reportedly wanted Griffin to hire former NBA head coach Terry Stotts as his lead assistant coach.
Stotts was hired by the team. However, just five days before the season started, Stotts resigned after he reportedly had a heated post-practice argument with Griffin.
Despite the good record, there have been questions about the Bucks’ defensive identity. Earlier this season, the Bucks lost to the Atlanta Hawks in the second game of the season.
In a rarity, the Hawks had eight players in double figures. The team also shot 50% from the field.
After this game, according to sources, Antetokounmpo was frustrated with the defensive schemes. He reportedly mapped out the concerns on a whiteboard in the locker room.
READ MORE: Click here for our latest Sports coverage
The Bucks were previously one of the top five defensive units in the league. Under Griffin, the team struggled to stop opponents.
“I’m grateful for the opportunity to coach this talented group and wish the organization nothing but success moving forward,” Griffin said.
Editorial Note: There are affiliated links on this page. We may receive compensation if you purchase a product through a link on our site. If you enjoy our work and would like to donate to support our coverage, you can do so through this PayPal link https://paypal.me/tcsrmedianj
Follow Us on Social Media:Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Telegram, Tumblr, YouTube, and TruthSocial
Check out our videos: Videos Keep Independent Journalism Alive! Ad-free experience and Exclusive Premium-plus content. Join our Paid Substack for additional content for $10 per month. This is ad-free content. We believe that what you read matters and great writing is valuable. Through Substack, writers can flourish by being paid directly by their readers.© 2007-2025 The Capital Sports Report. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcasted, rewritten, or redistributed.
