Don Nelson, who molded the Milwaukee Bucks...

Don Nelson, who molded the Milwaukee Bucks into a perennial National Basketball Assn. playoff contender in 11 years as head coach, formally resigned, as he had said he would, in the wake of a bitter feud with team owner Herb Kohl.

Nelson, also the Bucks’ vice president of basketball operations, already has been offered a job as general manager of the Golden State Warriors. Meanwhile, Dallas Maverick officials say the 47-year-old Nelson is their top choice to replace Dick Motta as coach.

Nelson had three years remaining on his $500,000-a-year Buck contract, which includes a provision forbidding him from coaching or being player personnel director for another team for two years, should he resign. If Kohl waives the provision, he is expected to demand compensation from Nelson’s new employer.