Report: One head coach 'gaining steam' as potential Bucks candidate

As they continue to pursue Mike Budenholzer’s replacement, the Milwaukee Bucks may not just be drawing from the pool of available head coaches.

Jake Fischer of Yahoo! Sports reported on Friday that the Bucks have two currently-employed coaches on their radar. They are Monty Williams of the Phoenix Suns -- Fischer hears that he is "gaining steam" as a candidate -- and Tyronn Lue of the LA Clippers. Both coaches are facing uncertainty after the eliminations of their respective teams this posteason.

Williams, is now the subject of hot seat rumors after spending four seasons at the helm in Phoenix and there have also been whispers surrounding Lue, a one-time Milwaukee Bucks player who has spent the last three seasons as Clippers coach.

Both Williams, 51, and Lue, 46, are young enough to theoretically lead Milwaukee for years to come, through the team's current championship window and also into their longer-term future. The Bucks apparently have other quality candidates who are currently on the free agent coaching market.

But Williams, who led Phoenix to a Finals berth in 2021, and Lue, who brought the Cleveland Cavaliers to the NBA title in 2016, would be very strong, appealing options in the event that they become available.