Doc Rivers retires from coaching and joins NBC Sports as analyst

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Last updated Sep 21, 2026

Doc Rivers retires from coaching and joins NBC Sports as analyst
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Doc Rivers has announced his retirement from coaching after a storied career in the NBA. Rivers, who coached the Philadelphia 76ers and Milwaukee Bucks in his final years, will now serve as an analyst for NBC Sports, sharing his insights from over 40 years in the league. His tenure as a player included a notable season with the Los Angeles Clippers, where he led the team to its first playoff appearance in L.A. Rivers is regarded as one of the franchise's greatest figures, holding the record for wins and helping establish the Clippers as a competitive team. He expressed enthusiasm for returning to broadcasting and engaging with fans this season.

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  • Doc Rivers retires after a successful coaching career
  • Joins NBC Sports as an NBA game analyst
  • Coached the Clippers from 2013 to 2020
  • Holds Clippers franchise record for wins
  • Led Clippers to their first playoff appearance in L.A.
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  • 10:37 PMYahoo SportsDoc Rivers played one season for the Clippers. He may be LA's GOAT
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Retiring NBA coach Doc Rivers has an argument to the title of greatest Los Angeles Clipper of all time after starring as a player and coach in L.A.

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