Tag: Doc Rivers
Doc Rivers threw Ben Simmons out of practice today
According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers threw star point guard Ben Simmons out of practice today. “I...
Doc Rivers reveals how Ben Simmons addressed his Sixers’ teammates
Ben Simmons returned to the Philadelphia 76ers, after holding out for more than a month. The Sixers' head coach Doc Rivers revealed how Ben...
Doc Rivers says he hasn’t talked to Sixers’ All-Star Ben Simmons so far
Ben Simmons is likely ready to return to the Philadelphia 76ers' camp, after months of refusing to attend the team's training camp. Now, with regular...
Doc Rivers says Joel Embiid won’t play in every Sixers’ preseason game
Philadelphia 76ers are ready to play their first preseason game vs. the Toronto Raptors on Oct. 4. Philadelphia head coach Doc Rivers revealed his...
Shannon Sharpe: “After what Doc & Embiid said, there’s no way Ben was coming...
According to reports, the Philadelphia 76ers star point guard Ben Simmons has played his last game in a Sixer uniform. The All-Star guard has...
Doc Rivers: “We would love to have Ben Simmons back”
The Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers joins First Take to discuss conversations and events that transpired prior to star point guard Ben Simmons...
This Paul Pierce story of Doc Rivers is a comedy
In his HOF enshrinement speech, a former NBA star forward Paul Pierce shares this story about his ex-head coach Doc Rivers: “This is when...
76ers’ Doc Rivers’ on Ben Simmons’ future: “I want him back. He’s terrific”
Ben Simmons' future with the Philadelphia 76ers is still unclear as the Sixers are heading to a crucial offseason for the franchise. Head coach Doc...
Doc Rivers is ‘very bullish’ on Ben Simmons
Some analysts are calling Ben Simmons to be traded by the Philadelphia 76ers after struggling offensively in the second round series against the Atlanta...
Ben Simmons may explore switching dominant shooting hand, per NBA insider
ESPN's NBA insider Brian Windhorst claims Ben Simmons may look to switch dominant shooting hand this offseason. No decision has been made yet, however...
Josh Smith says he understands why Doc Rivers’ wife almost left him
The Philadelphia 76ers season is over after the Game 7 loss to the Atlanta Hawks. After the game, a former NBA forward Josh Smith...
Doc Rivers says Ben Simmons’ struggle from the free-throw line is mental
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers agrees with Ben Simmons' claims over his struggles at the free-throw line being mental. Simmons has been heavily...
Doc Rivers: “The mood was down. It was awful”
The Philadelphia 76ers are now facing elimination after being up 2-1 in the second round series against the Atlanta Hawks. The number one seed...
76ers Doc Rivers reacts to Nikola Jokic winning MVP over Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers explained why Joel Embiid did not win the MVP award over Nikola Jokic. The Sixers' superstar averaged 28.5...
Doc Rivers shares status update on Joel Embiid ahead of 76ers-Hawks series
Philadelphia 76ers are preparing to face the Atlanta Hawks in the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs with Joel Embiid status being uncertain...
Doc Rivers reacts to Joel Embiid injury after Sixers’ loss to Wizards
Philadelphia 76ers could not close out the series vs. the Wizards, and Joel Embiid knee injury that occurred in the first quarter, was a...
Sixers Doc Rivers calls Matisse Thybulle ‘defensive Lou Williams’ after win vs. Wizards
Matisse Thybulle is already a perennial All-Defense in the NBA and his ability to conquer the defensive end was in full effect in Game...
Doc Rivers says he ‘sees greatness’ in Ben Simmons after performance vs. Wizards
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers has been praising Ben Simmons all season. The DPOY candidate showcased his ability in defense on Game 1...
