Philadelphia 76ers Coach Doc Rivers Replacement Odds & Top Candidates
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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
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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