Doc Rivers has one more season left on his deal, …
Doc Rivers has one more season left on his deal, meaning he would lose a hefty chunk of change if he simply walked away (he signed a deal worth a combined $40 million when he took over in January 2024). Per league sources, that scenario isn’t in the cards. Rivers, who headed the LA Clippers’ front office from 2014 to 2017 while also coaching, could potentially choose to take a different role within the organization to continue with the Bucks on his current contract while not having to endure the rigors of the regular-season schedule.
Despite the aforementioned disclaimer about words being virtually meaningless at this point, it is worth noting that Horst gave a full-throated endorsement of the job Rivers has done in his interview on Tuesday. League sources say Rivers is expected to meet with Bucks ownership and Horst soon to discuss what might come next. New York Times This article originally appeared on Hoops Hype: Doc Rivers has one more season left on his deal, …