The Milwaukee Bucks coach announced his retirement on “The Bill Simmons Podcast.”

“They asked me what I wanted to do. One of the owners says one plan is, ‘If we do this, you can hang in there for a year or two.’ I literally said, ‘Oh, no, no, no,’” Rivers said.

“I told my coaches, ‘I’m done.’ I loved coaching. Loved it. I had a lot of success at it, had way more ups than downs. But at the end of the day, I’ve given 47 years or whatever, I don’t even know how old I am, with no off time,” he continued. “I just wanted a break. I want to get away. The grandkids and just life in general, man. Right now, I can tell you, Bill, I think it was time, so I’d be surprised if I coached another game, I’ll put it that way.”

The news comes days after Rivers stepped away from the Bucks after a 50-loss season. This will mark Milwaukee’s third coaching search in as many seasons.

Rivers was voted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame in March.

The 64-year-old hinted at retirement earlier this month, saying he wants to spend more time with his grandkids.

The ex-Celtics coach joined the Bucks in 2024 and went 97-103 during his tenure. He won a championship with Boston in 2008.

Rivers had a year left on his contract. He’ll finish with a 1,194-866 all-time record.

Aside from a new coach, the Bucks also must decide what to do with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the two appear to be at odds with his injury recovery.

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