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Doc Rivers to debut on NBC's NBA Showtime desk on November 2

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 6:15 PM

Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Doc Rivers to debut on NBC's NBA Showtime desk on November 2
Summary

Doc Rivers will join NBC’s NBA Showtime desk for the first time on November 2, surrounding the Thunder-Cavaliers game. Rivers, who was hired by NBC as a game analyst in September, will appear alongside host Ahmed Fareed and analyst Brian Scalabrine. This marks his initial venture into studio analysis after retiring from coaching following his tenure with the Milwaukee Bucks. Rivers expressed excitement for his new role and emphasized his commitment to broadcasting. NBC is adjusting its studio coverage for its second season and aims to enhance the quality of insight offered.

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  • •Rivers makes his debut on November 2.
  • •He will work with Ahmed Fareed and Brian Scalabrine.
  • •NBC's studio show seeks better chemistry this season.
  • •Rivers retired from coaching after last season with the Bucks.
  • •NBC aims to enhance insight in NBA coverage.
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  • 6:15 PMYahoo Sports — Doc Rivers to make NBC studio debut next month
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Doc Rivers will make his studio debut for NBC on Nov. 2, slotting onto the network’s Monday night NBA Showtime desk for the first time since NBC hired him as a game analyst in September. Rivers will join host Ahmed Fareed and fellow analyst Brian Scalabrine on the studio show surrounding Peacock’s Thunder-Cavaliers game, according…

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