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Doc Rivers Likely to Stay With Boston Celtics
Iconic NBA Coach to Stay With Eliminated Team
"Doc wants to be a Celtic and [president of basketball operations] Danny Ainge wants him to remain with the Celtics," said Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss. "Nothing is imminent. Nothing is going to happen today or tomorrow. But there has been progress made toward keeping Doc with the Celtics for a few more years."
Rivers could make as much as $6 million per year with the new contract, and the negotiations to keep him with the team are reportedly being accelerated because the Lakers might be interested in signing Rivers to fill the head coach spot that will soon be left open by Phil Jackson.
Just moments after the Celtics were eliminated from the playoffs by the Heat on Wednesday, Rivers reportedly told members of the team that he would be returning to coach them next season.
"I'm going to put this on the record," said Celtics point guard Rajon Rondo. "Doc already committed that he was coming back with me so he can't go back against his word. ... We just signed a contract about 10 minutes ago."
Team captain Paul Pierce thinks that Rivers' coaching is crucial if the Celtics hope to win another title.
"If we're moving forward next year and trying to win a championship, he's one of the main pieces," said Pierce.
(Sources: ESPN.com)
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