Dunleavy Gets Fired as Coach but Kept as GM

Former Laker coach Mike Dunleavy was fired as coach of the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday but retained as general manager.

The Bucks posted three of their four worst records during Dunleavy’s tenure and had a franchise-worst 15-game losing streak in March. Dunleavy, who once said he didn’t want to lose the coaching job and stay on as general manager, was 107-221 in four seasons.

“We are determined to improve the fortunes of our team on the court,” owner Herb Kohl said. “We feel Mike has the talent and ability to make a significant contribution to our front office and we welcome his full-time attention to those duties.”

Said Dunleavy: “Needless to say, I’m disappointed about not being back as coach next year. It’s certainly a situation where I understand the move and I am going to go forward with this job like I do anything else, in a professional way.”

Kohl said Dunleavy would have a say on the new coach but that the final decision will be his.