Doc Rivers to Join NBC as NBA Analyst, Signaling End to Coaching Career
Doc Rivers is joining NBC as an NBA analyst, indicating that his coaching career is over.
Minot Bismarck Dickinson, ND, September 21, 2026 —
Veteran NBA coach Doc Rivers is set to join NBC as an NBA analyst, a move that suggests his prominent coaching career has concluded.
The transition from the sidelines to the broadcast booth marks a significant shift for Rivers, who has spent decades as a head coach in the National Basketball Association. His new role with NBC will involve providing commentary and analysis on NBA games and related league topics. The exact terms of his contract and the full scope of his responsibilities with the network were not immediately available.
Rivers’ departure from coaching follows a distinguished tenure that included leading the Boston Celtics to an NBA championship in 2008. He also coached the Orlando Magic and, most recently, the Philadelphia 76ers. During his coaching career, Rivers compiled a significant number of wins and made multiple playoff appearances, establishing himself as one of the league’s respected figures.
The decision to move into broadcasting signifies a new chapter for Rivers. While the summary indicates his coaching career is over, specific details regarding any potential future coaching opportunities or the finality of his coaching retirement were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by JOE REEDY, Associated Press on www.kxnet.com, see more information here.
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