The LA Clippers and Doc Rivers have reportedly parted ways, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
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00:00 After disappointing end to what could have been the most successful year in LA Clippers franchise history,
00:04 head coach Doc Rivers is no longer with the team according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
00:09 The Clippers, led by stars Kawhi Leonard and Paul George,
00:12 were eliminated after blowing a 3-1 lead to the Denver Nuggets in the second round of this year's NBA playoffs.
00:17 Rivers was heavily criticized for his coaching decisions of the series, and rightfully so.
00:21 For example, Nuggets star Nikola Jokic was dominant against the Clippers of the series,
00:25 but much less so when he beats Zubas as his primary defender.
00:28 Yet Rivers continued to keep Montrezl Harrell on the floor with him,
00:31 even when all the evidence suggested that he should not.
00:33 Moreover, it was the second time in Rivers' tenure with the Clippers
00:36 that one of his teams blew a 3-1 lead in the postseason.
00:39 The first occasion took place in 2015 when LA was defeated by the Houston Rockets.
00:43 Now as Clippers go into what could be the final season of Leonard and George's partnership in LA,
00:47 they have to work not only on improving the roster, but finding a new coach as well.
00:51 And while there's no word on who will be the frontrunner takeover as LA's next head coach,
00:55 the Clippers certainly have options if they want to make an internal hire.
00:58 Tyronn Lue and Sam Cassell are among the most experienced assistant coaches in the NBA,
01:03 and both are considered to be in the running for other head coaching vacancies around the league.
01:07 It wouldn't be shocking if one of those two eventually took over.
01:10 Bye-bye.