Doc Rivers is on the fence about returning as Celtics coach, to say the least. Even though he has three years remaining on his deal, he’s apparently leery about being a part of a rebuild, which appears to be in Boston’s future.
Will L.A. be his next stop? According to reports, there is mutual interest between Doc Rivers and the Clippers. But how will this work? Will Celtics brass simply let him walk? If so, Doc Rivers will get the Ray Allen treatment whenever he’s back in town.
The Los Angeles Clippers have not formally requested permission to interview Celtics coach Doc Rivers in the wake of widespread reports about Rivers’ potential departure from Boston, but there is strong mutual interest between the parties, according to sources close to the situation.
Sources told ESPN.com on Wednesday that Rivers is highly intrigued by the idea of coaching the Clippers in the event that he and the Celtics part company after nine seasons together and one championship in 2008. Sources say that the Clippers, meanwhile, would immediately vault Rivers to the top of their list if he became available as they continue a coaching search that, to this point, has focused on Brian Shaw, Byron Scott and Lionel Hollins.
H/T: espn
