Clippers, Celtics end talks on Doc Rivers deal, at least for now

Clippers, Celtics end talks on Doc Rivers deal, at least for now

Clippers' attempts to bring Boston Coach Doc Rivers and forward Kevin Garnett to L.A. end after they balk at Celtics' demand for two No. 1 draft picks as part of deal.

Clippers, Celtics call off deal for Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett

Clippers' refusal to give up a second No. 1 draft pick killed deal, league officials say. Next on L.A.'s coaching list: Byron Scott and Brian Shaw.

Clippers, Celtics still discussing Doc Rivers, but no deal in sight

Talks resume then stall again as teams try to negotiate a trade that would let Boston Coach Doc Rivers come to L.A. Meanwhile, Clippers make contingency plans.

Clippers, Celtics at impasse in talks regarding Coach Doc Rivers

Teams can't agree on deal to allow Boston Coach Doc Rivers to move to L.A. Celtics are said to want DeAndre Jordan, Eric Bledsoe and draft picks; Clippers balk.

Doc Rivers high on Clippers' list, but Celtics remain roadblock

Boston's Danny Ainge turned down the Clippers' request to talk with the Celtics coach, say NBA executives. Portland's Nate McMillan may enter Clippers' picture too.

Brian Shaw is first one up to talk to Clippers about head coach job

Shaw, who is now with Indiana and won five title rings with Lakers as a player and assistant coach, meets with Clippers executives. Byron Scott, Lionel Hollins and Nate McMillan also have interviews set.

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