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Photo: Darvin Ham (Instagram) Darvin Ham , the former head coach of the Los Angeles Lakers, spoke out for the first time since being let go this summer. After two years leading the Lakers, Ham was fired despite having a 90-74 record and making the playoffs twice. Both of those playoff runs ended in losses to the Denver Nuggets, first in the Western Conference Finals, then in the first round. Ham's overall record wasn’t bad, especially for a first-time head coach. He won more games than he lost and came close to making the NBA Finals. However, he couldn’t fully get the players to follow his lead, which led to him being fired. Some also felt he wasted two great seasons from LeBron James and a healthy Anthony Davis . Now, Ham is back with the Milwaukee Bucks as an assistant coach under Doc Rivers . In his first public comments since being fired, Ham told ESPN he has no hard feelings toward the Lakers. Photo: Darvin Ham (Instagram) “When they hired me, the team wasn’t in great shape,...

Photo: Instagram/JJ Redick In a fiery exchange, JJ Redick criticizes Doc Rivers , accusing him of consistent excuse-making on a recent segment of First Take.  The war of words intensifies as Patrick Beverley , currently with the Milwaukee Bucks under Rivers, leaps to the coach's defense. The verbal duel spills onto social media as Redick and Beverley exchange barbs on X. Beverley, in a counterattack, questions Rivers' accountability and suggests a lineup change during their time with the Clippers. Photo: Instagram/JJ Redick Taking the debate to the podcast realm, Beverley persists, proposing a strategic substitution involving Jamal Crawford .  Redick swiftly responds, dismantling Beverley's argument with data from the 2015 series and highlighting flaws in his defensive strategy. . @jj_redick on Doc Rivers 😳 pic.twitter.com/JRgLD1rx74 — First Take (@FirstTake) February 20, 2024 Redick refutes Beverley's claim by unveiling defensive statistics from the 2015 series...

Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers   Doc Rivers , currently the head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, disclosed that he played a crucial role in advising the Los Angeles Clippers to pursue the blockbuster trade for James Harden . Despite the Bucks' recent struggles since Rivers took over, he confidently asserted that Harden would be a better fit with the Clippers than with the Philadelphia 76ers.  The Bucks, who were performing well under former coach Adrian Griffin, have faced a downturn with a 3-7 record since Rivers assumed the coaching position. Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers   Meanwhile, the Clippers' decision to acquire James Harden appears to be paying off.  Harden has seamlessly integrated into the team, contributing an average of 17.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 5.1 rebounds per game. The Clippers now hold the No. 3 seed in the highly competitive Western Conference. This revelation adds an intriguing layer to Rivers' coaching journey, connecting his past with the Clippers t...

Photo: Instagram/Austin Rivers Austin Rivers passionately responded to JJ Redick's pointed criticism of Milwaukee Bucks head coach Doc Rivers in a recent exchange of words between former LA Clippers players. The dispute unfolded during a segment on ESPN's First Take, where Redick expressed frustration with what he perceived as Doc's tendency to make excuses and lack of accountability. Austin Rivers, Doc's son and a former teammate of Redick with the Clippers, didn't hold back in his rebuttal. During an NBA Today segment, he defended his father's accountability, asserting that Doc is consistently held responsible for the team's performance. Photo: Instagram/Austin Rivers Austin countered Redick's claims by referencing instances where Doc was let go, such as the 3-1 lead against the Denver Nuggets in the bubble and last year's playoff loss to the Celtics. The exchange took a personal turn as Austin Rivers shifted the focus to Redick's own perform...

Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers   After just a week at the helm, Doc Rivers , the newly appointed head coach of the Milwaukee Bucks, has clinched the Eastern Conference coaching spot for the 2024 NBA All-Star Game in a surprising turn of events. The Bucks sealed the deal with a remarkable 129-117 comeback victory against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday. Rivers, set to coach in his fourth All-Star Game, earned the position by boasting the best record among eligible Eastern Conference coaches as of February 4. Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers   Despite securing the honor, questions arise given that Saturday's win marked Rivers' first victory in three attempts with the Bucks. Adding a unique twist to the story, Rivers has announced his intention to share the All-Star coaching privileges with former Bucks head coach Adrian Griffin , who was unexpectedly fired last month despite the team holding a commendable 30-13 record at the time. As an extension of Doc Rivers’ All-Star Game decision, ...

Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers   Appointing Doc Rivers as their new head coach, the Milwaukee Bucks have made a swift move, with him succeeding Adrian Griffin , who was dismissed 43 games into the 2023-24 season. A seasoned coach and former Coach of the Year, Rivers is set to lead the Bucks through the remainder of the season. Rivers, who began the season as a TV analyst with ESPN, is returning to the NBA bench to guide the Bucks.  Despite a solid 30-13 record, Milwaukee faces defensive challenges, ranking 21st in defensive rating and 25th in opponent points in the paint. Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers The Bucks' core, including Giannis Antetokounmpo and Damian Lillard , aims to navigate a tougher schedule ahead. Lillard's absence in a recent loss to Utah and struggles against the Indiana Pacers highlight the team's need for strategic coaching. Doc Rivers brings a rich coaching history, having led the Philadelphia 76ers last season. Despite consistent regular-season success, th...

Photo: Instagram/Nick Nurse According to ESPN 's Adrian Wojnarowski , Nick Nurse has reached an agreement to become the new head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers . Nurse, who was named Coach of the Year in 2020, previously served as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors for five seasons. During his tenure, he guided the Raptors to their historic NBA championship victory in 2019. Now, the 76ers are hoping that Nurse can lead them back to the Finals for the first time since 2001. Photo: Instagram/Nick Nurse Interestingly, Nurse has a prior connection with 76ers general manager Daryl Morey. He coached the Rio Grande Valley Vipers , the G League affiliate of Morey's former team, the Houston Rockets , from 2011 to 2013. Nurse's successful coaching stint with the Vipers, which culminated in a championship win, eventually earned him an assistant coaching position in Toronto. Since then, he has established himself as one of the premier coaches in the NBA. Taking charge of the 76er...

Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers Doc Rivers has been unceremoniously fired by the Philadelphia 76ers after their disappointing exit from the playoffs at the hands of the Boston Celtics . The team's collapse in the Eastern Conference semi-finals led to the decision to part ways with Rivers. Several potential candidates are being considered to replace him, including former 76er JJ Redick , as well as renowned coaches Mike Budenholzer , Nick Nurse , Frank Vogel , Mike D'Antoni , Monty Williams , and Sam Cassell . Philadelphia had initially shown promise in the playoffs, leading the series against Boston 3-2. However, they failed to maintain their advantage and suffered back-to-back losses, culminating in a humiliating 112-88 defeat in Game 7. Photo: Instagram/Doc Rivers has been dismissed by the Philadelphia 76ers, as per ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. This loss marked the end of Rivers' tenure with the franchise. During the regular season, the 76ers performed well, finishing as ...