The Milwaukee Bucks have announced that they will not be renewing the contract of head coach Mike Budenholzer. The decision comes after the team’s early exit from the NBA playoffs this season.

Budenholzer, who was hired by the Bucks in 2018, led the team to their first NBA championship in 50 years in 2021. However, this season the team failed to meet expectations and was eliminated in the second round of the playoffs by the Brooklyn Nets.

The decision to part ways with Budenholzer was not an easy one, according to Bucks General Manager Jon Horst. “Mike has been a great coach for us, and we appreciate all that he has done for the organization,” said Horst. “However, we believe that it’s time for a new voice and a new direction for the team.”

The Bucks are now on the lookout for a new head coach who can lead the team to success in the upcoming season. The team’s star player, Giannis Antetokounmpo, has expressed his confidence in the team’s management to make the right decision.

“I trust our ownership, I trust our GM, I trust our management to make the right decision and bring in the right guy that’s going to lead us to the next step,” said Antetokounmpo.

The decision to part ways with Budenholzer is a reminder that in the world of professional sports, winning is everything. The Bucks organization will be looking for a coach who can help them achieve their goals and bring home another championship.