Bucks officially out
The Milwaukee Bucks have been eliminated from playoff contention — coach Doc Rivers pointed to injuries as a major reason for the collapse. That exit reshuffles Eastern Conference seeding conversations and adds urgency to late‑season roster and health updates. (sports.yahoo.com)
The Bucks’ season was mathematically ended by a 127-95 loss to the San Antonio Spurs on March 28, 2026, a defeat that snapped Milwaukee’s nine‑year run of playoff appearances. (espn.com) Milwaukee finished the regular season at 29-44 and sat 11th in the Eastern Conference when their postseason hopes were extinguished. (wikipedia.org) Giannis Antetokounmpo missed his sixth straight game versus San Antonio with a left‑knee hyperextension and bone bruise and finished the year having played just 36 games. (espn.com) The NBPA publicly questioned Milwaukee’s handling of Antetokounmpo’s availability, and Doc Rivers responded this week by saying the star “isn’t healthy,” comments that intensified scrutiny around the team’s injury management. (nytimes.com) With the Bucks out, the NBA’s 20‑team postseason field is set and the play‑in tournament remains scheduled for April 14–17 ahead of the April 18 playoff start. (msn.com (nba.com) Front‑office pressure has increased: local outlets report GM Jon Horst has largely stayed out of public explanations during the slump, even as debate grows over Doc Rivers’ job security and roster construction heading into the offseason. (usatoday.com)
