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Milwaukee Bucks' Damian Lillard (0) talks with Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the New York Knicks Sunday, April 7, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Aaron Gash)

Lillard practices fully and Antetokounmpo remains out of live drills as Bucks prepare for playoffs

By Steve Megargee - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers calls to players during the first half of Game 5 of the team's NBA basketball Eastern Conference semifinal playoff series against the Boston Celtics on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, in Boston. When he was hired by the Orlando Magic in 1999, Doc Rivers told a colleague at Turner Sports that he had to take care of his coaching itch and that he would be back in five years. Four teams and 25 years later, Rivers is back as an analyst. And at a different network. ESPN hired Rivers during the summer to work with Mike Breen and Doris Burke on its top team. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa, File)

Doc Rivers on his future: ‘Do I miss coaching? Let the season go on, and I’ll find that out’

By Joe Reedy - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Ben Simmons takes part in a practice at the NBA basketball team's facility, Monday, Oct. 18, 2021, in Camden, N.J. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) **FILE**

76ers boot Simmons from practice, suspend him for one game

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Doc Rivers pauses while speaking to the media before a preseason NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets, Monday, Oct. 11, 2021, in Philadelphia. Rivers says the franchise still wants disgruntled All-Star guard Ben Simmons to the return to the team. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Rivers: 76ers still want disgruntled guard Simmons back

By Dan Gelston - Associated Press

New York Knicks' Julius Randle, from left, battles for the ball against Philadelphia 76ers' Danny Green, Ben Simmons and Dwight Howard during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Tuesday, March 16, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Harris leads 76ers to 6th straight win, 99-96 over Knicks

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris (12) goes up for a shot as Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen, left, guard Coby White and center Wendell Carter Jr., right, watch during the second half of an NBA basketball game in Chicago, Thursday, March 11, 2021. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh)

Harris scores 24, 76ers beat Bulls 127-105 without 2 stars

By ANDREW SELIGMAN - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers' Joel Embiid reacts after a basket during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Chicago Bulls, Friday, Feb. 19, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

Embiid scores career-high 50 points to lead 76ers past Bulls

By AARON BRACY - Associated Press

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid, right, dunks the ball on Washington Wizards center Thomas Bryant, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)

Sixers top Wizards despite Beal’s record-tying 60 points

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

AP source: Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Doc Rivers to become their coach

Associated Press

In this Jan. 12, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Clippers coach Doc Rivers watches during the second quarter of the team's NBA basketball game against the Denver Nuggets in Denver. The Philadelphia 76ers have reached an agreement with Rivers to become their new coach. Rivers reached a deal Thursday to become the latest coach to try to lead the Sixers to their first NBA championship since 1983, a person with direct knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke to the AP on Thursday on condition of anonymity because the Sixers had not formally announced the move. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey, File) **FILE**

AP source: 76ers set to hire Rivers as new coach

By DAN GELSTON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Kawhi Leonard (2) grabs a loose ball during the first half of an NBA conference semifinal playoff basketball game against the Denver Nuggets, Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Leonard, Clippers beat Nuggets 96-85, take 3-1 series lead

Associated Press

Utah Jazz's Donovan Mitchell, right, goes up for a shot against Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic during the second half of an NBA basketball first round playoff game, Monday, Aug. 17, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, Pool)

With offenses blowing up in bubble, defenses try to catch up

By BRIAN MAHONEY - Associated Press

Rivers: Lou Williams expected to join Clippers for restart

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Houston Rockets' James Harden, left, is fouled by Los Angeles Clippers' Paul George during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, March 5, 2020, in Houston. The Clippers won 120-105. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Kawhi Leonard has 25 points, Clippers rout Rockets 120-105

By KRISTIE RIEKEN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Clippers' Lou Williams (23) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers' Collin Sexton (2) in the second half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, Feb. 9, 2020, in Cleveland. The Clippers won 133-92. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Clippers hand Cavs worst home loss in franchise history

By STEVE HERRICK - Associated Press