Bucks hire new head coach Taylor Jenkins? Who is he, and what does it mean for Giannis? (04.24.2026)

Bucks hire new head coach Taylor Jenkins? Who is he, and what does it mean for Giannis? (04.24.2026)

Author: Milwaukee Journal Sentinel April 24, 2026 Duration: 40:49
Bucks reporter Jim Owczarski discusses the Milwaukee Bucks reportedly hiring new head coach Taylor Jenkins, what it means for the franchise and what he brings to the table, including ample coaching experience in Memphis. How will he fit, and most importantly, what does his hiring signal for Giannis Antetokounmpo in this critical Milwaukee offseason? How might other personnel be affected by his hiring, and why did Jenkins get fired in the midst of a successful sixth season with Memphis?

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