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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 […]

A lot of players in the NBA don’t want to play in their hometown because of all the distractions that come with it. None of that applied to Paul George, who requested a trade from the Oklahoma City Thunder so he could play with Kawhi Leonard on the Los Angeles Clippers. Clippers head coach Doc […]

Clippers head coach Doc Rivers was in a jovial mood during Tuesday night’s post-game presser. When asked about their upcoming schedule, Rivers seemed to be unaware of the fact his team has just one back-to-back set over the next 47 days. Rivers paused for a moment after hearing the scheduling information from our Tomer Azarly. […]

LOS ANGELES – The Cleveland Cavaliers are in the rebuilding stages of their franchise, recovering from the loss of LeBron James a few years ago. Doc Rivers and his Los Angeles Clippers saw the Cavs on Tuesday night for the first time this season, and the Clippers coach commended the veterans for sticking with the […]

Frustrations certainly got the better of Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers on Sunday, as he got booted out of the ball late in the fourth quarter of the ‘team’s 114-104 loss to the Denver Nuggets at the Pepsi Center. With the Clippers down eight with 1:11 remaining in regulation after a Nikola Jokic […]

The Los Angeles Clippers might have been one of the preseason favorites to win the NBA title, but they have a long way to go before reaching their full potential, at least according to their head coach. Doc Rivers called his team a “work in progress” in the wake of an uninspiring run of games […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George was ruled out of Friday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to a hamstring injury. However, head coach Doc Rivers doesn’t think his star will be out for long. Rivers revealed that George sustained the injury during practice, but he emphasized it was only a “mild hamstring injury” […]

For a lot of younger fans, it may be a strange sight to see the Golden State Warriors struggling. However, for Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers, seeing the Dubs fall to the bottom of the league seems pretty normal. With the Clippers set to take on the Warriors Friday night, Rivers was asked […]

PLAYA VISTA – The NBA trade deadline is less than a month away, and teams are really starting to figure out where they’re lacking. Doc Rivers’ team, the LA Clippers, have been one team linked to a few players in trade talks. Among then, Aron Baynes, Darren Collison, and Marcus Morris are reportedly the ones […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers did not seem the least bit surprised by the New York Knicks’ decision to fire David Fizdale at the beginning of December. Rivers said it was only a matter of time before Fizdale was shown the door once president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry held a […]

Los Angeles Clippers star forward Kawhi Leonard has yet to been cleared to play in back-to-back games. But head coach Doc Rivers believes that Leonard will play back-to-backs later this season. Leonard hasn’t played in back-to-back games since he was with the San Antonio Spurs. He has been dealing with the same knee injury that […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers gave his own assessment of Montrezl Harrell’s comments following the Clippers’ 114-140 loss at the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night: Doc Rivers on Montrezl Harrell’s postgame comments – “We’re a team in progress. Do we believe we can beat anyone? We do, but that’s not […]

The Los Angeles Clippers lost an ugly game to the Memphis Grizzles, 140-114. It was an ugly defeat that saw plenty of Clippers players rely on Kawhi Leonard alone to lift them out of the rut they found themselves in. The press naturally looked for answers as to why such a favorite to the NBA […]

There appears to be some concern brewing in L.A. after the Memphis Grizzlies blasted the Los Angeles Clippers at home, 140-114, on Saturday night. Head coach Doc Rivers downplayed the loss and didn’t look too much into the disheartening defeat, per Farbod Esnaashari of Forbes. Doc Rivers: "I'm not alarmed, because our record is terrific. […]

Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers suffered their worst loss of the season on Saturday. The Clippers, playing at home, lost to the Memphis Grizzlies by 26 points. LA fans were very frustrated with their team, as they booed the Clippers off the floor at the end of the third quarter: An embarrassing Clippers […]

LOS ANGELES – LA Clippers forward Paul George left Thursday night’s game against the Detroit Pistons late in the first half. George finished with 12 points, three rebounds, and three assists in 16 minutes of action in the first half. The Clippers announced that George was dealing with tightness in his hamstring at halftime and […]

LOS ANGELES – The NBA world is mourning the loss of Commissioner Emeritus David Stern, who passed away on January 1, 2020 following a brain hemorrhage three weeks ago. Ahead of their first matchup since the calendar flipped to 2020, LA Clippers head coach Doc Rivers spoke about Stern and one of his favorite memories […]

Former NBA forward and current ESPN analyst Matt Barnes doesn’t think Darren Collison should sign with Doc Rivers and the Los Angeles Clippers. Collison is considering a February return to the NBA and the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers are emerging as his two preferred destinations. Barnes, though, says when he and Collison were on […]

The Los Angeles Clippers fell to the Utah Jazz, 120-107, on Saturday night. In the wake of that defeat, head coach Doc Rivers provided an explanation of why his team may have looked a bit lethargic at times, citing that “about seven” players were under the weather with a sickness. Doc said Kawhi Leonard, Paul […]

LOS ANGELES – Kawhi Leonard and LA Clippers overcame a 15-point early third quarter deficit to defeat LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas Day, 111-106. Facing a 12-point deficit at halftime and heading towards a spoiled Christmas, Doc Rivers entrusted his own team to figure out what was wrong. Following the win, […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers is just fine with his team’s win-loss record after another impressive win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. The Clippers are currently third in the Western Conference with a 23-10 record, and Rivers is optimistic the team will continue to improve as the season wears on. Via The Athletic’s […]

PLAYA VISTA – One of the best rivalries from 2008 to 2014 was LeBron James’ teams taking on Kevin Garnett’s teams. Whether James was playing the Cleveland Cavaliers or Miami Heat or Garnett was playing for the Boston Celtics or Brooklyn Nets, the two did not like each other at tipoff. Current LA Clippers head […]

PLAYA VISTA – The LA Clippers held practice on Tuesday afternoon ahead of the highly-anticipated Christmas Day game against the Los Angeles Lakers. Head coach Doc Rivers discussed the upcoming matchup, but was also asked about one of the bigger stories to come out this week surrounding Kawhi Leonard and his uncle, Dennis Robertson. On […]