The Philadelphia 76ers have fired head coach Doc Rivers, following a season-ending 112-88 Game 7 loss to the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
With a change in leadership, the Sixers could find themselves among the leading title contenders on the top NBA betting sites next season.
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Top Contenders For The SIxers Coaching Job
After his team was eliminated this season, Sixers star Joel Embiid expressed disappointment, saying the team needs more than himself and James Harden to complete its “unfinished business."
Rivers had two more years on his contract and wanted to coach the Sixers in the 2023-24 season, but he now finishes with a 154-82 record in three regular seasons.
Below are odds on some top coaching candidates, compiled by Gambling.com NBA reporters.
Candidate | Title/Current Job | Odds |
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Sam Cassell | Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach | +150 |
Mike D’Antoni | Former Houston Rockets head coach | +250 |
Nick Nurse | Former Toronto Raptors head coach | +300 |
Monty Williams | Former Phoenix Suns head coach | +450 |
Mike Budenholzer | Former Milwaukee Buck head coach | +500 |
Frank Vogel | Former Los Angeles Lakers head coach | +650 |
Jarron Collins | New Orleans Pelicans assistant coach | +800 |
Kenny Atkinson | Golden State Warriors assistant coach | +1000 |
Jay Wright | Former Villanova head coach | +5000 |
Charles Barkley | TNT analyst | +10000 |
Projected odds set by Gambling.com are not currently available at legal sports betting sites. This page will be updated should odds become available.
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