- Rivers, 62, will take over after Milwaukee fire Adrian Griffin
- Veteran back in coaching ranks after dismissal from 76ers
Doc Rivers has accepted an offer to become the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks following Tuesday’s dismissal of Adrian Griffin only 43 games into his first season with the team, according to multiple reports.
CNN was first to report the news of Rivers’ agreement to a deal in principle late Tuesday night. ESPN, where Rivers has worked this season an on-air analyst, confirmed that reporting on Wednesday morning.