MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Bucks have fired Larry Krystkowiak after his first full season as an NBA head coach.

"Larry and I met this morning, and came to the decision that he would not return," new Bucks manager John Hammond said today.

The move has been expected since Larry Harris was dismissed as general manager last month. Bucks owner and U.S. Sen. Herb Kohl hired Hammond to replace Harris, and Hammond had promised to quickly deal with the coaching situation and make it a top priority.

The Bucks finished last in the Central Division with a 26-56 record.