NBA Coaching Updates: Milwaukee Fills Vacancy, Chicago and New Orleans Seek Long-Term Fits

Milwaukee completed its head coaching search, appointing Adrian Griffin to lead the team. Griffin, a former assistant coach with the Toronto Raptors, assumes control of a roster featuring two-time MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo.

In Chicago, the Bulls initiated a search for a permanent head coach. The team finished the regular season with a 40-42 record, missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year. Ownership and management prioritize a long-term fit to guide the franchise.

New Orleans also continues its head coaching search. The Pelicans concluded their season with a 42-40 record, securing the eighth seed in the Western Conference Play-In Tournament, but ultimately failed to advance to the main playoff bracket. The organization seeks a coach to develop its young core, including Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram.