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Doc Rivers' Ugly Exit from 76ers Contrasts with Team's 8-1 Start

Doc Rivers' Ugly Exit from 76ers Contrasts with Team's 8-1 Start
World Sports · 13:59:26 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Former Philadelphia 76ers coach Doc Rivers departed the team under difficult circumstances, but the franchise has opened the new season with an impressive 8-1 record. The strong start raises questions about Rivers' perspective on the team's early success under new leadership.

Rivers, who was dismissed after the 2022-23 season, has not publicly commented extensively on the 76ers' current campaign. The team's fast start under coach Nick Nurse marks a significant turnaround from the turbulence surrounding Rivers' tenure.

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