Five coaches who need to finish strong, from the Bucks to the Wizards – the athletic

With the NBA Playoffs approaching and the offseason approaching, several head coaching situations are perilous. Others, meanwhile, are less precarious, but driven by the kind of complicated internal dynamics that deserve to be watched.

This season has been unusual due to the shortened offseason, the coronavirus pandemic and an outbreak of injuries for some teams. Yet the pressure will always increase from ownership and management when results do not exceed or meet expectations. Here’s a look at five of the most intriguing teams that coaches have reason to worry about.

Terry Stotts, Portland Trail Blazers

(36-29, 7th seed in the Western Conference)

All good things come to an end. Especially when “big” was the goal.

Almost nine years later