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Joel Embiid in a Sixers jersey

Did Joel Embiid throw some shade at Doc Rivers?

Doc Rivers is no longer a member of the Philadelphia 76ers. But that doesn’t mean he’s completely spared from taking a few shots from his former team. Sixers superstar Joel Embiid was asked about the “biggest difference” …

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76ers player takes swipe at Doc Rivers

One Philadelphia 76ers player is enjoying life without Doc Rivers. Speaking at training camp this week, 76ers forward Danuel House was asked about the changes to the team’s offensive system. House went on to praise new head coach Nick …

Paul George dribbling the ball

Paul George goes viral for his incredibly spot-on Doc Rivers impression

Paul George clearly took the brief time he spent with Doc Rivers to heart. During the latest episode of his popular “Podcast P” show, the LA Clippers All-Star George busted out a stunningly accurate impression of Rivers, his former head …

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Ex-Doc Rivers assistant leaves NBA to become head coach in Taiwan

One veteran NBA assistant is going the Dwight Howard route. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported Friday that Brian Adams is leaving the NBA to become a coach in Taiwan. Adams has accepted the head coach job of the Taipei Taishin Mars, who play in …

Mark Jackson in a suit

Mark Jackson shares his thoughts on Doc Rivers replacing him at ESPN

Mark Jackson doesn’t have a bad word to say about the NBA peer who is replacing him on ESPN. TMZ Sports caught up this week with Jackson, who was recently let go by ESPN, and asked him for his thoughts on being replaced by Doc Rivers at the …

Mike Breen calls a game

ESPN reportedly sets new NBA broadcast team

ESPN has reportedly decided on its new top NBA broadcast crew, and there will be two new faces in the booth. Andrew Marchand of the New York Post reported on Monday that ESPN is finalizing agreements to promote Doris Burke and hire former NBA head …

Mike Breen calls a game

Report: ESPN likely to add 2 big names to NBA broadcast team

ESPN appears set for a total overhaul of its top NBA broadcast crew next season, adding two new names after Jeff Van Gundy’s departure from the network. According to Chad Finn of the Boston Globe, ESPN is likely to add Doc Rivers and Doris …

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Doc Rivers weighs in on his NBA future

For the first time in nearly 25 years, Doc Rivers is spending his summer without a head coaching job lined up for next season. That does not seem to be wearing on him, though. Rivers was non-committal about his NBA future in an exchange with TMZ, …

Jeff Van Gundy with a headset on

Surprise NBA name emerging as option to replace Jeff Van Gundy at ESPN?

Jeff Van Gundy might end up being replaced by a fellow member of the NBA coaching fraternity. Andrew Marchand and Ryan Glasspiegel of the New York Post reported over the weekend that longtime NBA head coach Doc Rivers could be an option to succeed …

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Report: Phoenix Suns down to 4 candidates for head coach job

The Phoenix Suns reportedly have narrowed their list of finalists for their head coach vacancy. The Suns are deciding between Nick Nurse, Doc Rivers, Kevin Young and Jordi Fernandez for the job, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Shams …

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Doc Rivers a candidate for the Phoenix Suns?

Is Doc Rivers, recently fired by the Philadelphia 76ers, a legitimate candidate to take over as head coach of the Phoenix Suns?

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NBA exec: Doc Rivers a ‘sleeper candidate’ for 1 head coach job

Doc Rivers is said to be interested in coaching next season if the right opportunity comes along, and there is at least one top team that may want to give him a shot. Joe Vardon of The Athletic wrote this week that he spoke with three NBA front …

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Report reveals Doc Rivers’ plans for future after 76ers firing

Despite getting fired for the second time in the last three years, Doc Rivers is not planning to fade off into the distance. Bleacher Report’s Chris Haynes wrote this week that Rivers still has a desire to keep coaching in the NBA after his …

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Doc Rivers shares classy note after being fired by 76ers

Doc Rivers was fired by the Philadelphia 76ers on Tuesday, and the coach shared a classy statement afterwards. Rivers posted a note to his Instagram account that praised Philadelphia, the team and its fans. View this post on Instagram A post shared …

Dwight Howard looking on

Dwight Howard adds Doc Rivers to his growing list of Taiwan recruits

Dwight Howard decided this season that playing professionally in Taiwan is the best thing for his career, and he has now turned into the T1 League’s biggest recruiter. Howard has taken to social media over the past week or so to pitch several …

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76ers make decision on Doc Rivers’ future

The Philadelphia 76ers are expected to undergo some big changes this offseason, and one of them will be with their head coach. Doc Rivers was informed by the Sixers on Tuesday that he has been fired, ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reports. Rivers …

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