The Milwaukee Bucks made a surprising move today, firing head coach Jason Kidd, who served has served as the Bucks head coach since 2014. He had a 139–152 record in his 291 games coached in Milwaukee.
"Many factors went into this decision, but ultimately we decided that a fresh approach and a change in leadership are needed to continue elevating our team to the next level and bringing us closer to our goal of winning championships," team GM Jon Horst wrote in an open letter. "We believe that making this change now is important for the organization and gives our players the best chance to reach their full potential this season and beyond.