The Boston Celtics acquired Austin Rivers from the New Orleans Pelicans in the three-team trade that sent Jeff Green to the Memphis Grizzlies, but Rivers might not ever suit up for Boston.
According to Adrian Wojnarowski from Yahoo Sports, the Celtics are in talks to send Rivers to the Los Angeles Clippers to play for his dad, LA head coach Doc Rivers.
Boston’s on phones now, trying to find a deal to move on Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo.Yahoo Sources: Within front office and coaching staff, officials pushing president/coach Doc Rivers to bring his son, Austin, to Clippers.
Austin’s 22, pending free agent. Clips searching for PG depth. Front office/ assistants telling Doc: Forget his last name. This makes sense.
Celtics willing to move A. Rivers for 2nd-round pick. For Clippers, it’s free look at 10th overall pick — who’d only be college senior now.
Celtics and Clippers discussing a deal for Austin Rivers, league sources tell Yahoo, but Boston doesn’t want salary back next season.
The Clippers are reportedly looking for a third team to take part in the deal and send an expiring contract to the Celtics.
Rivers is averaging 6.8 points and 2.5 assists in 22.1 minutes per game off the bench this season.
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