The wave of COVID that has been impacting the entire NBA — including the Sixers — has now affected the team’s head coach. Head coach Doc Rivers, now in his 21st season as signal caller, has entered health and safety protocols so assistant Dan Burke will take over until Doc returns, a source confirmed to Liberty Ballers. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski was the first to report the news.
Philadelphia plays the Brooklyn Nets Thursday, taking on Kevin Durant, in what will be the two-time Finals MVP’s first game back from protocols. KD last played the Sixers back on Dec.