Celtics officially announce Doc Rivers’ departure

By

Zuri Berry

June 25, 2013

By Zuri Berry, Boston.com Staff

The Celtics made it official on their end, announcing that the team has allowed Doc Rivers to become head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers.

The Clippers also confirmed the announcement, adding that Rivers will also be the senior vice president of basketball operations for the organization. The Celtics will get the Clippers’ 2015 first-round draft choice in exchange.

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