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Clippers and Head Coach Doc Rivers are close to agreeing to a contract extension

By Nathan Jacobo

LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers speaks to Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CA - APRIL 07: Austin Rivers #25 of the Los Angeles Clippers speaks to Doc Rivers of the Los Angeles Clippers during the game at Staples Center on April 7, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Josh Lefkowitz/Getty Images) /
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The Los Angeles Clippers and Head Coach Doc Rivers are close to a multi-year contract extension as the team looks to retool it’s roster and staff this summer.

Bill Plaschke of the LA Times has reported that Los Angeles Clippers Owner Steve Ballmer and Head Coach Doc Rivers have recently sat down and  discussed a contract extension. This is well deserved for Rivers as he did a marvelous job this season amidst the injuries that plagued the team.

Doc has posted a (259-151) winning record good for an above-500 win percentage at (.583). It is also nice to see the Clippers rewarding one of there own as Doc arguably did his best coaching job  this season.

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This summer is vital for the team, as it is General Manager Michael Winger’s and Consultant Jerry West’s first official off-season to build this team. The first thing off their list is giving Doc an extension.

We’ve seen crazier things in the NBA over the last couple of seasons but maybe we can land one of Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, or LeBron James. Be sure to check out the latest content from our writers as we will be extensively bringing you guys off-season coverage

We are also just 9 days away from the NBA Draft Lottery as the Clippers have 2 Lottery Picks (Their Own Pick and DET’s Pick from the Blake Griffin trade). It will be very interesting to see the team that Doc will be coaching next season.

Congrats Coach Rivers on your extension, now let’s build to one day hoist “LARRY!” as Steve Ballmer said best.

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