On June 10, 2024, Darvin Ham returned to the Milwaukee Bucks as their top assistant coach under Doc Rivers. He played a key role in helping the Bucks achieve an impressive performance during the 2024-25 NBA season. The Bucks finished the regular season in 5th place in the Eastern Conference standings with a record of 48 wins and 34 losses. However, the Indiana Pacers eliminated them in the first round of the playoffs.
As the offseason begins, fans are eagerly anticipating exciting trades. Meanwhile, Marc Stein of The Stein Line reported that two franchises are attempting to lure Darvin Ham away from the Bucks in a bold offseason move.
“Phoenix and now New York — after the hiring of Mike Brown as the Knicks’ new head coach — have expressed interest in trying to hire Darvin Ham away from the Bucks, The Stein Line has learned.” Via Marc Stein of The Stein Line.
Stein reported that both the Suns and Knicks are interested in adding Darvin Ham to their coaching staff. The Knicks recently had a lot of drama during their head coach search, facing numerous rejections from multiple candidates. They are now reportedly set to hire Mike Brown as their new head coach.
NBA Insider Reveals New Contender For Knicks’ Assistant Coach Vacancy Besides Darvin Ham
The New York Knicks’ interest in hiring Ham as an assistant coach has gained major buzz within the NBA community. Fans are actively sharing their reactions on social media regarding this development. Additionally, Jonathan Macri has reported on another candidate that the Knicks are considering for their assistant coach position.
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“Darvin Ham and Phil Handy mentioned as possible targets for Mike Brown’s staff.” Macri wrote in his recent post on X (formerly Twitter).
Ham had an impressive NBA career, winning a championship with the Detroit Pistons in 2004. Additionally, his coaching career was noteworthy. As an assistant coach, he won a second championship in 2021 and claimed an NBA Cup with the Milwaukee Bucks.
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