Lakers Reportedly Gunning For Doc Rivers

Doc Rivers' future in Philly is unknown at this point.

BYAlexander ColeMay 13, 20222.1K Views

Doc Rivers and the Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the playoffs last night. The Miami Heat were clearly the better team throughout the series and it was just a matter of time before this happened. Interestingly enough, James Harden was a core reason behind the loss as he couldn't even score a single point in the second half. It was a truly disgusting performance that left a bad taste in the mouth of Sixers fans.

Having said all of that, it looks like Rivers could be ousted from the team. Daryl Morey and James Harden both love Mike D'Antoni and it seems like their might be an effort to make him the next head coach. If this were to happen, then Rivers would effectively be sent packing.

Lakers Reportedly Gunning For Doc Rivers

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Luckily for Rivers, it appears as though the Los Angeles Lakers are very keen on hiring him as the next head coach of the franchise. In a report from ESPN's Brian Windhorst, it was revealed that the Lakers are monitoring this situation very closely and that there is a good chance they will hire Rivers if he is let go. This is huge news, although it is all riding on what the Sixers do next.

Stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from around the basketball world. Also, let us know what you think of this fit for the Lakers.

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Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it. When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime. Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.