The Bucks have parted ways with Mike Budenholzer after five seasons together on Thursday, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.
“The decision to make this change was very difficult,” Bucks general manager Jon Horst said in a statement. “Bud helped lead our team for five incredible seasons, to the Bucks’ first title in 50 years, and into an era of sustained success. We are grateful for the culture of winning and leadership that Bud helped create in Milwaukee. This is an opportunity for us to refocus and reenergize our efforts as we continue building toward our next championship season.”
This decision comes after the Bucks, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, lost in five games in the first round of the playoffs to the No. 8-seeded Heat. It was the earliest playoff exit for the Bucks during Budenholzer’s tenure.
