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The legend of how the great Tim Duncan almost joined the Orlando Magic early in his career is one of the best what-if stories of the past 20 years of NBA basketball. Doc Rivers, who coached the Magic at the time, set the record straight as to how the San Antonio Spurs’ prized building block […]

The disgraced former owner of the Los Angeles Clippers, Donald Sterling, was ousted and banned for life from the NBA once allegations about his racist behavior were proven true. All of this was occurring when the Clips were experiencing some of the most sustained success in the franchise’s history during the feted Lob City era […]

Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is easily one of the best players in the game today. What is not common knowledge to everyone, however, is the fact that the three-time NBA champ actually also played football growing up. If you ask Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, he firmly believes that LeBron had […]

Los Angeles Clippers owner Steve Ballmer is doing whatever he can to make sure his players have proper training facilities in the time of COVID-19. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers told his son, Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers, the players and coaching staff were given Peloton bikes and weights, among other types of workout equipment. The […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has been up-to-date with the latest episodes of the Chicago Bulls documentary The Last Dance. However, he is not a big fan of the docu-series — or at least one part of it. Rivers had an up-close look at Michael Jordan and the Bulls dynasty during his playing […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has shared his two cents worth with regards to how he thinks the NBA could resume the current season. According to Rivers, he likes the idea of holding a play-in tournament to determine the final few seeds in each conference. “The one I like the best is 7, […]

It’s been nearly a decade since the Boston Celtics went on that historic championship run in 2008. That particular team was built around an extremely formidable core of players, that apparently, still remain closely connected to this very day. As it turns out, some members of that Celtics team created a group-text that remains active […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is the latest sports figure to accept the #AllInChallenge, auctioning off a once-in-a-lifetime fan experience. As part of the initiative, 100 percent of proceeds will go to charities working to combat hunger and food shortages during the coronavirus pandemic. Rivers announced he’ll be auctioning off four “great” tickets […]

The Boston Celtics are the winningest organization in NBA history. Upon researching and reviewing Celtics news, the franchise has collected 17 titles and made the playoffs a total of 57 times. To win 17 rings, you have to have Hall of Fame players to work with. However, having the right coach to lead the team […]

The Boston Celtics plan on retiring Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 next season, but Ray Allen hasn’t decided whether he’ll be in attendance for that or for KG’s induction into the Hall of Fame. On Cedric Maxwell’s podcast, Allen discussed his frayed relationship with his ex-teammates and said “it would take Kevin and I to have […]

Despite winning a title together, retired NBA All-Star shooting guard Ray Allen has had a tough time with his former Boston Celtics teammates. And current Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers blames himself for the falling out. Allen, 44, a former 10-time All-Star with the Milwaukee Bucks, Seattle SuperSonics, and later Celtics, won an […]

The Boston Celtics will retire Kevin Garnett’s No. 5 jersey during the 2020-21 season and Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is hoping he can somehow bring Ray Allen with him. Allen won a championship and was a three-time All-Star as a member of the Celtics. But his departure to the Miami Heat as […]

Doc Rivers knows the acquisition of Lou Williams taught him not to judge a book by its cover. The Los Angeles Clippers coach candidly opened up about his first reactions upon learning Williams was coming in return for dime maestro Chris Paul in a blockbuster trade during the summer of 2017. “When we traded for […]

At 35, Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James is still widely considered as one of the best players in the game today. Doc Rivers, head coach of the Lakers’ cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Clippers, could not agree more. According to Rivers, the one thing that separates James from every other superstar in the league […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, one of the more well-known coaching figures in sports, has made his first comments about the NBA suspending the season because of the ongoing coronavirus outbreak. Per Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, Rivers reposted a message from Rich Kleiman, who is Brooklyn Nets superstar small forward Kevin Durant’s business […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers just tied one of the greatest basketball minds in league history, Red Auerbach, in terms of coaching wins on Tuesday. Rivers recorded his 938th career victory as a coach and tied the legendary Auerbach for 11th on the NBA’s all-time wins list. Rivers achieved the historic feat in […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers knows exactly what newly signed back-up center Joakim Noah brings to the table. The second-ranked team in the Western Conference officially signed the 35-year-old slotman on Monday. On Tuesday, ahead of their game against the Golden State Warriors, Rivers offered his take on how Noah can help the […]

With massive changes possibly coming to the league in the near future due to the coronavirus outbreak, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is confident that the league will make the right decisions. The coronavirus scare has forced the country’s professional sports leagues to make major changes. The NBA league office has stated that […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers went into Tuesday game against the Oklahoma City Thunder tied with Dick Motta for 12th on the NBA’s all-time coaching wins list. After the Clippers handled the Thunder 109-94, the 58-year-old now has sole possession of 12th place on the list per ClutchPoints’ Tomer Azarly. Tuesday was Rivers’ […]

The LA Clippers took on the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday with a lot on the line in terms of seeding. The matchup, however, also featured a number of players facing their former teams. Chris Paul, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, and Danilo Gallinari spent time with the Clippers while Paul George and Patrick Patterson spent time with […]

The Los Angeles Clippers managed to edge out the Philadelphia 76ers in a tight contest, 136-130, thanks to the stellar play of Kawhi Leonard and Paul George as well as the coaching acumen of Do Rivers. However, there’s more to this game that it just being a big win over a tough Eastern Conference foe. […]

L.A. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is happy fellow Chicago native Patrick Beverley is on his team. The Clippers defeated the Denver Nuggets on Friday by a final score of 132-103. Beverley played 21 minutes and didn’t score, but he was probably the happiest guy on the bench. It’s little things like that which make […]

Before Friday’s showdown against the Denver Nuggets, Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers expressed that Nikola Jokic remains underappreciated. Via Chris Dempsey of Altitude Sports: “I don’t think people realize how good he is, just watch him, Doc Rivers said. He’s just a very clever player, he really is. and he’s doing it from […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has used 28 different starting lineups this season because of injuries. The Clippers’ Monday win against the Memphis Grizzlies at home represented only the fifth time this season that the Clippers had their entire roster available. Speaking with Clippers reporters, Rivers addressed how injuries have shaped LA’s season: […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost on a double-overtime thriller against the Boston Celtics 141-133 sending them reeling before the All-Star break. One major catalyst for the loss is a play that could have won it for the visiting Clippers as early as the first extra period in which Lou Williams managed to drill a three-pointer […]

The retooled Los Angeles Clippers lived up to the lofty expectations in the first half of the 2019-20 NBA regular season, going 37-18 for third place in the Western Conference. Head coach Doc Rivers believes his team could get even better after the All-Star break — granted his entire roster could remain healthy for the […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers spoke with the media ahead of his team’s Thursday night visit to Boston to face the Celtics. He commented on Kevin Garnett and his impact on the Celtics organization. Rivers credited KG for spearheading a much-needed culture change upon his arrival in the summer of 2007. Doc Rivers […]

Philadelphia 76ers small forward Tobias Harris faces off against Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers on Tuesday for the first time since the Clips traded the talented forward to the Sixers last season. Harris turned down an $80 million extension offer from the Clippers because he wanted to bet on himself. The gamble paid […]

The Los Angeles Clippers were one of the biggest winners of the NBA Trade Deadline, acquiring in-demand forward Marcus Morris from the New York Knicks last Thursday. Prior to tip-off of the Clippers’ road game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center on Saturday, Clips head coach Doc Rivers discussed how he plans to […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers believes his team can pay tribute to Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant by winning the 2020 Finals. Bryant’s only connection with the Clippers was when he considered signing with the team in 2004, but he also had a close relationship with Rivers, Kawhi Leonard, Paul George and […]

The world is mourning right at the moment after the news of Los Angeles Lakers legend Kobe Bryant’s sudden passing on Sunday. The tragic development has left the entire NBA in shambles, including Los Angeles Clippers assistant coach and Bryant’s former teammate Tyron Lue. Shortly after the Clippers’ 112-97 road win against the Orlando Magic […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was visibly emotional as he spoke about the tragic death of Los Angeles Lakers great Kobe Bryant on Sunday in Calabasas. Rivers iterated “We’re all Lakers today” as he spoke about Bryant while struggling to find the words to describe his emotions. Doc Rivers: "Everybody right now is […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers likened his star forward Kawhi Leonard to former pupil Paul Pierce. Prior to Friday night’s Paul George–less matchup with the Miami Heat, Rivers called Leonard a “great scorer,” saying the two-time Finals MVP was on par with the top shot-makers, including NBA champion Pierce, who played for the […]

After the Los Angeles Clippers got embarrassed by the Memphis Grizzlies and narrowly defeated the New York Knicks, six players met with head coach Doc Rivers to go over film, according to The Athletic. The six Clippers players were Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, Lou Williams, Patrick Beverley, Montrezl Harrell and Maurice Harkless: The homestand against […]

After the Los Angeles Clippers lost to the Memphis Grizzlies at home on Jan. 4, big man Montrezl Harrell ripped the Clippers while speaking to the media. Clippers head coach Doc Rivers heard about Harrell’s postgame comments and decided to direct his ire at the Sixth Man in a feisty pregame meeting the following day, […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers has son Austin in the NBA. Austin Rivers used to play for his father with the Clippers before moving on to the Houston Rockets. The elder Rivers also has a son-in-law in Dallas Mavericks guard Seth Curry, who faces off against his father-in-law in Tuesday night’s contest between […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers says Dallas Mavericks star Luka Doncic is “absolutely” an MVP candidate. After all, in just his second year in the league, the Mavs youngster is playing like one of the best players in the NBA. Some are even saying that Luka is the most polished 20-year-old in NBA […]

Over his last five games, Los Angeles Clippers superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is averaging 36.0 points and head coach Doc Rivers seems to know why. Rivers says Leonard is thriving on offense because the Clippers are starting to execute their plays more frequently, which is putting the two-time Finals MVP in positions to be […]

The Los Angeles Clippers are 29-13, but they have still had a somewhat up-and-down season as they try to snag the top spot in the Western Conference. One of the clear positives has been the terrific play of Montrezl Harrell. The big man is one of the leading candidates for Sixth Man of the Year […]