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Milwaukee Bucks to hire Taylor Jenkins in bid to keep Antetokounmpo this summer
The Milwaukee Bucks became the first NBA team to hire a new coach this offseason, targeting and landing former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins to succeed Doc Rivers.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jenkins and the Bucks’ front office were finalizing a deal on Thursday afternoon to bring the 41-year-old former Milwaukee assistant back to serve as the franchise’s fourth coach since parting ways with Mike Budenholzer in 2023.
BREAKING: The Milwaukee Bucks and Taylor Jenkins are finalizing a deal to make Jenkins the franchise’s new head coach, sources tell me and @ramonashelburne. Jenkins, a Bucks assistant in 2018-19, went 250-214 and made three postseasons across six seasons in Memphis. pic.twitter.com/LOHoCZO7NA
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 23, 2026
Jenkins served as an assistant under Budenholzer in 2018-19 after serving under him for five seasons in Atlanta.
Rumors of Jenkins being spotted with Milwaukee star Giannis Antetokounmpo, who faces a decision regarding his own future this summer, made the rounds on social media this week as unconfirmed sightings suggested the Bucks’ franchise star was helping the coach tour schools.
I don’t have sources or anything, take with a grain of salt… but I have heard some rumors/stories that Giannis was with Taylor Jenkins around Milwaukee yesterday, including looking at schools for Jenkins’ kids.
— Nathan Marzion (@nathanmarzion) April 22, 2026
Bobby Portis, under contract for next season and holding a player option for ‘28-’29, was on popular NBA show “Run it Back and believed landing him to lead the team going forward would be a positive in convincing Antetokounmpo to stay put.
Bobby Portis says Giannis wants a head coach who establishes culture 👀
“A Mike Budenholzer type of vibe. …
When you play the Heat, Celtics, OKC, and Toronto you know exactly how they’re about to play.”@BPortistime | @MichelleDBeadle | @ChandlerParsons | @TeamLou23 pic.twitter.com/87liFcparh
— Run It Back (@RunItBackFDTV) April 14, 2026
“What helps is that (Jenkins) was in Milwaukee during Coach Bud’s stint in Milwaukee. He was one of the assistant coaches on the roster,” Portis said. “I think that kind of relationship with Giannis and that kind of relationship with (GM) Jon Horst sits well with the franchise, and I think that kind of helps”
Horst and Bucks ownership courted Jenkins in Memphis and clearly zeroed in on him as the top target in the coaching search. Although what Antetokounmpo is going to do is anyone’s guess, keeping the “Greek Freak” in Milwaukee has been the franchise’s primary objective over the last few years as rumors he was growing dissatisfied with the direction of the team intensified, so it’s clear that the team’s leadership views Jenkins as an asset in retaining Antetokounmpo’s services.
ESPN’s Charania reported that Antetokounmpo wasn’t involved in Jenkins’ hiring and has had no communication with the Bucks.
Giannis Antetokounmpo was NOT involved in the Bucks hiring process of Taylor Jenkins, per @ShamsCharania
Giannis and the Bucks top brass have NOT had ANY communication since the trade deadline pic.twitter.com/IrlHDkaPzj — Fullcourtpass (@Fullcourtpass) April 23, 2026
Jenkins went 250-214 in six seasons with the Grizzlies, but was fired late in the 2024-25 season with a postseason berth lined up. He was linked to the New York Knicks opening last summer that Mike Brown ultimately filled and was going to be a candidate for the vacancies in Chicago and potentially Orlando if the Magic move on from Jamahl Mosley after their postseason run ends.
Jenkins was already in Memphis when the Bucks broke through to win the NBA Finals in 2021, but he reportedly had a great relationship with Antetokounmpo and helped set the foundation for the last big winner in Milwaukee. The Bucks lost 50 games this past season, missing the playoffs for the first time since 2015-16 under then-head coach Jason Kidd.
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MILWAUKEE – There was a police presence at MacArthur Square parking garage in Milwaukee on Monday morning, May 18.
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, officers were dispatched to the scene around 6:30 a.m. for reports of an assault.
One person was taken to the hospital.
Police continue to seek an unknown suspect.
Milwaukee police presence at MacArthur Square parking garage
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FOX6 News is working to gather information about this incident. When we have more information, we will update this post.
The Source: The information in this post was provided by the Milwaukee Police Department.
MILWAUKEE – Investigators say a Milwaukee woman preyed on a little girl, then threatened her life. Erin Conley was charged with repeated sexual assault of a minor and went on the run.
Search for Erin Conley
What we know:
Investigators say the 27-year-old repeatedly forced herself onto the small child, then threatened her life if she told anyone.
“At some point, the child just experienced too much anxiety and stress and the fear of being harmed, which led to her finally coming out and saying something,” the U.S. Marshal said.
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In May 2025, Conley was charged with the repeated sexual assault of a minor. She was never arrested. Investigators have not been able to find her.
What they’re saying:
“It’s very important that Erin gets found and gets taken off the street and away from any children that she decides to prey on next,” the marshal said.
Authorities say Conley has been spotted around Milwaukee County, and is believed to still be in the area.
“We hope Erin would take responsibility for what she did,” the marshal said. “We are not going to let this kind of behavior continue. We can’t.”
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Conley is described as being 5’2″ tall and weighing 220 pounds.
Call with tips
What you can do:
Anyone with information about where Conley is located should call the U.S. Marshals Tipline at 414-297-3707. You will remain anonymous.
The Source: Information in this post was provided by the U.S. Marshals Fugitive Task Force.
Milwaukee Police Department (MPD)
MILWAUKEE – Four people were injured in separate shootings in Milwaukee on Saturday, May 16.
34th and Mt Vernon
What we know:
According to the Milwaukee Police Department, at about 4:18 a.m., a 31-year-old was shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.
53rd and Clarke
What we know:
At about 9:10 p.m., a 54-year-old was shot and went to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.
18th and Highland
What we know:
Just before 10 p.m., a 17-year-old was shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment of injuries.
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Unknown location
What we know:
At about 11:39 p.m., a 19-year-old shooting victim arrived at a local hospital for treatment of injuries.
The location of the shooting is not known at this time.
MPD tips
What you can do:
Police are looking for the people responsible for these shootings.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Milwaukee police at 414-935-7360 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 414-224-Tips or use the P3 Tips app.
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