The Milwaukee Bucks were granted permission to interview Golden State Warriors associate head coach Kenny Atkinson for the franchise's coaching job, sources told ESPN on Wednesday.
The Bucks are formulating a list of additional candidates and interviews that are also expected to include current Bucks associate head coach Charles Lee and former Charlotte Hornets coach James Borrego, sources said.
The Bucks are searching to replace Mike Budenholzer, who was fired after the team was upset in the opening round of the Eastern Conference playoffs as the No. 1 seed. Budenholzer won the 2021 NBA championship and left with nearly a .