Milwaukee Bucks and Scott Skiles agree to part ways

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Scott Skiles is no longer the coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, according to a person familiar with the discussions.

The person spoke to USA TODAY Sports on the condition of anonymity because the team had yet to announce the move. The decision was mutual between Skiles and the team.

Skiles has been the coach of the Bucks since the 2008-09 season, compiling a record of 162-182, with one playoff appearance. Overall, Skiles has a record of 443-433 in 13 seasons.

The Bucks are 16-16 this season and have lost four straight games.

NBA.com reported earlier that Skiles told the Bucks he didn't want to come back after this season but that the team had asked him to keep an open mind and that they might be willing to offer him about another deal.

Skiles' situation isn't the only one the team has to address. General manager John Hammond is in the final year of his contract. Guard Brandon Jennings will be a restricted free agent after this season and Monta Ellis has an opt out clause in his contract after this season.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports...9/?sf8425207=1

[roux2dope]

USA Today's Sam Amick reported Monday night that the Bucks and Scott Skiles will part ways.

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At least we waited till after christmas to give him the ol heave ho.. dont let the door hit you in the ass on the way out scotty

[roux2dope]

glad to see you are keeping tabs on the Bucks so late in the night...merged

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WojYahooNBA Close coaching friend of ex-Bucks coach Scott Skiles tells Y! Sports: "Scott hated his team."

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[roux2dope]

**** Skiles.. every player thats ever played for him has ended up hating him... its not really a coincidence that the same shit happened in Milwaukee that happened in Phoenix and Chicago... go coach in college scotty where its ok to be a royal prick all the time

[roux2dope]

Jim Boylan is the interim..****ing terrible

[Dee-Zy]

Skiles going to Brook.

[Jace]

Would like to see Skiles with a more talented roster like Brooklyn's. Too bad they may not be talented enough to make up for how much they'll tune him out.

[Marcus13]

Originally Posted by roux2dope

**** Skiles.. every player thats ever played for him has ended up hating him... its not really a coincidence that the same shit happened in Milwaukee that happened in Phoenix and Chicago... go coach in college scotty where its ok to be a royal prick all the time

This is spot on. He knows the game of basketball very well an can coach it but you can't have a "My way or the highway" attitude with a bunch of millionaires.