Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers reportedly reached out to star forward Giannis Antetokounmpo via text message to address recent comments regarding basketball IQ, according to a report on November 9, 2026.
The nature of the comments and the specific context of the conversation were not disclosed, but the move suggests an effort to maintain a positive relationship between the coach and the two-time MVP.
Rivers, in his first season with the Bucks, and Antetokounmpo, the franchise cornerstone, have been under scrutiny as the team navigates the early part of the NBA season.
