The Bucks have met with former Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins as they ramp up their search for a new head coach following the departure of Doc Rivers, according to Eric Nehm and Sam Amick of The Athletic.
Jenkins has been considered one of the top targets for Milwaukee since news broke that Rivers would not be returning to the sidelines next season. Jenkins amassed a 250-214 record during his time in Memphis, making the playoffs in four of his six years at the helm. Prior to that, he was an assistant coach for the Bucks after spending five seasons as an assistant in Atlanta.
Amick and Nehm say that no specific contract details were discussed; rather, the meeting’s purpose was to outline the vision for the team’s future. Jenkins is expected to meet with Bucks leadership again in the near future to continue discussing the job.
They add that Jenkins is seen as one of the top candidates on the market this summer, and it’s unclear if he will be patient and explore other options before committing to a team.
One team listed as a potential suitor for his services is the Magic, who have been rumored to be considering parting ways with head coach Jamahl Mosley, though after making the playoffs and winning Game 1 in Detroit, Mosley’s chances of being retained may have improved.