Reports: Bucks hire Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin as new head coach

Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin reacts during the first half of an NBA basketball game while leading the team after head coach Nick Nurse stepped down for a the night to let Griffin coach against the Philadelphia 76ers Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

by: Ben Newhouse

Posted: May 27, 2023 / 01:41 PM CDT

Updated: May 27, 2023 / 01:46 PM CDT

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (WFRV) – A replacement for the Milwaukee Bucks head coach vacancy has reportedly been filled by Toronto Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin, sources say.

According to lead NBA Insider for The Athletic and Stadium Shams Charania, the Bucks are set to hire Griffin as the replacement for Mike Budenholzer.

Charania also stated that sources reported that after Nick Nurse pulled out of the process, the Bucks were deciding between Griffin and Golden State assistant Kenny Atkinson to be the franchise’s next head coach.

Griffin played in the NBA from 1999 to 2008 and began his coaching career as an assistant with Milwaukee from 2008-2010.

This is a developing story, Local 5 will provide an update when additional announcements are made.