Doc Rivers told the Clippers James Harden would be great for them
Speaking with ClutchPoints at NBA All-Star Weekend, Doc Rivers revealed that the Clippers reached out and consulted him before completing the trade with the Philadelphia 76ers. “I was the one, obviously, they consulted,” Doc Rivers told ClutchPoints before the Clippers acquired James Harden. “They made calls and I was one of the guys who said it would be a great deal for them because I thought he fit them better than he would fit the Sixers team. I think he’s a perfect fit there. “It’s a league. We talk. They just talked, asked questions, and I was on board early.”
Source: Clutch Points
Source: Clutch Points
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Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
A whole lot on the docket today at 2:30 for @PHLY_Sixers
—The All-Star Game sucks!
—Sixers sign Darius Bazley
—Mikal Bridges unhappy in Brooklyn???
—Doc Rivers’ insane comments this weekend
Join us in a few: youtube.com/live/9bmOITmvR… pic.twitter.com/9f7iDDTwaq – 2:14 PM
A whole lot on the docket today at 2:30 for @PHLY_Sixers
—The All-Star Game sucks!
—Sixers sign Darius Bazley
—Mikal Bridges unhappy in Brooklyn???
—Doc Rivers’ insane comments this weekend
Join us in a few: youtube.com/live/9bmOITmvR… pic.twitter.com/9f7iDDTwaq – 2:14 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Doc Rivers on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/uEFaYjES46 – 10:49 PM
Doc Rivers on Shai Gilgeous-Alexander pic.twitter.com/uEFaYjES46 – 10:49 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
Doc Rivers starts his presser “Yall got 10 questions! I got a Tee time tomorrow in LA” – 10:47 PM
Doc Rivers starts his presser “Yall got 10 questions! I got a Tee time tomorrow in LA” – 10:47 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
East leading the West 104-89 at half. That’s 193 combined points.
Lillard has a game-high 22 points, Haliburton with 18 — all on 3s (6).
Lillard’s coach, Doc Rivers, is coaching the East and Haliburton is still on a minutes restriction.
Now, time for Jennifer Hudson. – 9:33 PM
East leading the West 104-89 at half. That’s 193 combined points.
Lillard has a game-high 22 points, Haliburton with 18 — all on 3s (6).
Lillard’s coach, Doc Rivers, is coaching the East and Haliburton is still on a minutes restriction.
Now, time for Jennifer Hudson. – 9:33 PM
Eric Nehm @eric_nehm
Doc Rivers introduced at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/rT1EPu56IX – 8:29 PM
Doc Rivers introduced at the 2024 NBA All-Star Game. pic.twitter.com/rT1EPu56IX – 8:29 PM
Yaron Weitzman @YaronWeitzman
New for @FOXSports: Doc Rivers said Saturday that he wanted to wait for the All-Star break to take Bucks job.
“Taking a job when you’re about to go on the toughest road trip of the season is not the smartest decision. I even told them that: ‘Can we wait ‘til All-Star break?’ It… – 1:59 PM
New for @FOXSports: Doc Rivers said Saturday that he wanted to wait for the All-Star break to take Bucks job.
“Taking a job when you’re about to go on the toughest road trip of the season is not the smartest decision. I even told them that: ‘Can we wait ‘til All-Star break?’ It… – 1:59 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
Story: Has the NBA’s scoring boom gotten out of hand?
From All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Adam Silver, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Doc Rivers ponder whether defense is dead and if rule changes are needed @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02… – 7:26 PM
Story: Has the NBA’s scoring boom gotten out of hand?
From All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis, Adam Silver, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, Doc Rivers ponder whether defense is dead and if rule changes are needed @washingtonpost @PostSports washingtonpost.com/sports/2024/02… – 7:26 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Doc Rivers was a part of arguably the greatest NBA All-Star Weekend (1988 in Chicago). I asked him what was the turning point from then to now. pic.twitter.com/cNarrjz0eo – 1:20 PM
Doc Rivers was a part of arguably the greatest NBA All-Star Weekend (1988 in Chicago). I asked him what was the turning point from then to now. pic.twitter.com/cNarrjz0eo – 1:20 PM
Arash Markazi @ArashMarkazi
Doc Rivers was teasing with the Turner crew that he would be in L.A. during the NBA All-Star break while they were in Indianapolis. Now he’s coaching in the game. pic.twitter.com/XO72fPeYI9 – 1:20 PM
Doc Rivers was teasing with the Turner crew that he would be in L.A. during the NBA All-Star break while they were in Indianapolis. Now he’s coaching in the game. pic.twitter.com/XO72fPeYI9 – 1:20 PM
Vincent Goodwill @VinceGoodwill
Bucks coach Doc Rivers on the adjustment of taking over mid stream: “it’s been 3 weeks. It’s been harder than I thought” – 1:08 PM
Bucks coach Doc Rivers on the adjustment of taking over mid stream: “it’s been 3 weeks. It’s been harder than I thought” – 1:08 PM
Jim Owczarski @JimOwczarski
Doc Rivers holding court as the Eastern Conference head coach. pic.twitter.com/UvnP7F8XEB – 1:06 PM
Doc Rivers holding court as the Eastern Conference head coach. pic.twitter.com/UvnP7F8XEB – 1:06 PM
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