The L.A. Clippers have struggled after an encouraging 4-0 start to the season, mired in the midst of the infirmary their roster has become, down two starters with the loss of Blake Griffin and Patrick Beverley.
At 8-14, the rumors surrounding the team are a probable swap of DeAndre Jordan, who recently hired an agent in Jeff Schwartz of Excel Sports Management and the potential end to Doc Rivers' reign as the head coach of the team.
According to Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, the latter won't be happening, as the series of unfortunate circumstances have made it hard to judge his performance as a coach, having had to survive through a wide list of injuries.
“Three people with knowledge of the situation say Rivers is likely safe for this season, with his championship resume still held in high regard and the injuries to four of five opening-night starters having made it unfair – in Ballmer’s eyes – to accurately judge his coaching performance this season,” wrote Amick. “Point guard Patrick Beverley (knee surgery last month) is out for the season, while guard Milos Teodosic (out since the second game with plantar fasciitis in his left foot) and forward Danilo Gallinari (13 games missed with a left glute injury) are likely to return soon.”
Rivers' hot coaching seat is safe for now, but having surrendered his post as President of Basketball Operations to Lawrence Frank could force the two to make some moves if the Clippers can't move forward with a healthy Gallinari and Teodosic.
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