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Milwaukee Bucks Fire Jason Kidd
The Milwaukee Bucks have fired head coach Jason Kidd after the team got off to a 23-22 start with one of the game's best players.
MILWAUKEE, WI — The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Head Coach Jason Kidd, per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. The news came down Monday afternoon, via Twitter.
Kidd took over head coaching duties in time for the 2014-15 season and has guided the Bucks to two playoff appearances in his three-plus years leading the team.
According to ESPN.com, assistant Joe Prunty will coach the team Monday night against the Phoenix Suns and will be named interim coach.
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The Bucks boast a top-5 talent and All-Star Giannis Antetokounmpo and recently traded for guard Eric Bledsoe. Despite this, the team is currently 23-22 and the 8th-ranked team in the NBA's eastern conference.
Jason Kidd's coaching record with Milwaukee:
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2014-15: 41-41
2015-16: 33-49
2016-17: 42-40
2017-18: 23-22
He was acquired from the Brooklyn Nets for a 2015 2nd round draft pick and a 2019 2nd round draft pick.
Bucks fire head coach Jason Kidd, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/Dtya95Py9K
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) January 22, 2018
Milwaukee has fired coach Jason Kidd, league sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 22, 2018
Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd reacts to a call during an NBA basketball game against the Miami Heat Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2018, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)
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