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• Austin Rivers Perfectly Explains Ant’s Team USA Conundrum
Bill Simmons had former Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers on his latest podcast to discuss the Western Conference playoff picture, Kevin Durant, and the Philadelphia 76ers. But first, they did a deep dive on Ant....2024
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• Austin Rivers: Rising Magic Deserve More Respect

The Orlando Magic quietly have been among the NBA’s most pleasant surprises, still flying a little under the radar. But here they are, sitting at 40-28 and in fifth place in the Eastern Conference (entering Thursday). They’re also in first place in the Southeast Division, three games in front of the defending Eastern Conference champion […] The post Austin Rivers: Rising Magic De...2024
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• Austin Rivers, Lou Williams defend Doc Rivers from JJ Redick's criticism

JJ Redick was the talk of the sports world Tuesday for lambasting his former Clippers coach, Doc Rivers. Now, several people have fired back at Reddick's criticism....2024
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• Austin Rivers blasts JJ Redick’s rip job of dad Doc: ‘Very ironic’

The Rivers family isn’t sitting back quietly. After former NBA guard and current ESPN analyst JJ Redick took Doc Rivers to task on “First Take” on Tuesday, the son of the new Bucks head coach defended his dad. After Redick claimed the new Milwaukee bench boss was “making excuses” for a 3-7 start since taking......2024
• Austin Rivers Obliterates JJ Redick For Dissing Doc Rivers

Austin Rivers has come to the defence of his dad after JJ Redick directed some heated criticism at Doc Rivers on Tuesday’s episode of First Take. Here’s what JJ had to say about Doc: “I’ve seen the trend now, I’ve seen the trend for years,” Redick said. “The trend is always making excuses. Doc, we […] The post Austin Rivers Obliterates JJ Redick For ...2024
• NBA champion slams Austin Rivers for saying LeBron shouldn’t play with son: ‘You trash, Bronny not’
39-year-old LeBron James has been very outstpoken about his hopes of sharing an NBA court with his eldest son before his impending retirement. As Bronny is a freshman now at USC, many believe this can become a reality, but not everyone thinks that the pressure of making it soon as a professional is a healthy […] The post NBA champion slams Austin Rivers for saying LeBron shouldn’t play with ...2024
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• Duke basketball’s best ever recruits of the one-and-done era, ranked

Let’s rank Duke’s best recruits of the one-and-done era after Cooper Flagg’s commitment. The Duke Blue Devils have maintained their dominance in men’s college basketball recruiting even after the retirement of Mike Krzyzewski. New head coach Jon Scheyer landed the No. 1 ranked recruiting class in the country in his first year in charge with the class of 2022, and his haul in the class of 2023 ran...2023
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
Let’s give out offseason grades for every team in the NBA. The biggest fireworks of the NBA offseason are still to come. Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers only 24 hours into free agency, but there has been no real momentum on his desired deal to the Miami Heat. James Harden has also asked out from the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team is resolved to keep him unless th...2023
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• Magic-Timberwolves brawl: Mo Bamba, Austin Rivers, Jalen Suggs suspended after punches thrown in scuffle

Bamba, Rivers and Suggs were among five players ejected after a massive brawl during Friday's matchup...2023
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• Bamba banned 4 games, Rivers gets 3 for melee

Magic center Mo Bamba received a four-game suspension and Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers got a three-game ban for their roles in a fight Thursday at Target Center....2023
• Bamba, Rivers, Suggs Suspended For Fight
The NBA has announced suspensions (via Twitter) for three players involved in an altercation during Friday night’s game between the Magic and Timberwolves. Orlando center Mohamed Bamba was suspended for four games and Minnesota guard Austin Rivers received three games for their roles in the fight. Magic guard Jalen Suggs received a one-game suspension for escalating […]...2023
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• NBA suspends Magic's Mo Bamba 4 games, Timberwolves' Austin Rivers 3 games for roles in brawl
Five players were ejected after Rivers approached the Magic bench and Bamba threw a punch....2023
• Mo Bamba, Austin Rivers, Jalen Suggs earn suspensions after Magic-Timberwolves brawl

Bamba, Rivers and Suggs were among five players ejected after a massive brawl during Friday's matchup...2023
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• VIDEO: Nuggets' Austin Rivers ejected for faking elbow towards Pacers' Lance Stephenson
The fake elbow resulted in a technical foul, which was Rivers' second of the game...2022
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• Nuggets guard Austin Rivers’ furious rant at referee Tony Brothers over bogus ejection
Tensions flared during the game between the Denver Nuggets and Indiana Pacers on Wednesday night, with Austin Rivers and Lance Stephenson as the main protagonists. With eight minutes left in the fourth quarter, Rivers shoved Stephenson after he felt he got hit. The Nuggets guard then faked an elbow toward the Pacers veteran, earning him […] The post Nuggets guard Austin Rivers’ furious...2022
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• Kevin Durant’s 3-word callout on ridiculous ‘elbow’ to Lance Stephenson that got Austin Rivers ejected
The Brooklyn Nets were out of action on Wednesday night, but that didn’t mean Kevin Durant was taking a break from consuming some basketball. The former MVP was left a stunned spectator over one particular call as the Indiana Pacers took on the Denver Nuggets. With Nuggets guard Austin Rivers in a triple-threat position, he […] The post Kevin Durant’s 3-word callout on ridiculous...2022
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• The 11 best NBA prospects in high school basketball right now, ranked

Let’s rank the 11 best NBA prospects in high school basketball today. With the NBA and college hoops calendars in their August doldrums, there’s no better time to catch up on grassroots and high school basketball and start looking ahead at the best talent coming down the pipeline. This is the third time I’ve ranked the best NBA prospects in high school basketball at this site. When I did this exe...2023
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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
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"Austin Rivers Thinks Bronny James Will Be Better Off Not Playing With Father in NBA"

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"Punches thrown during massive Timberwolves-Magic brawl; Austin Rivers, Mo Bamba among five players ejected"

2022
"The Golden State Warriors are up 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets in their playoff series, and according to Austin Rivers, that’s thanks in large part to Draymond Green."

2021
"Draymond Green accidentally rammed into Austin Rivers while trying […] The post VIDEO: Austin Rivers writhes in pain after Warriors’ Draymond Green flying knee to ribs appeared first on ClutchPoints."

2020
"Houston Rockets guard Austin Rivers made the case on Instagram that NBA players earning their salaries would allow them to financially aid the cause while continuing to devote time and energy to the movement."

2019
"Austin Rivers: ‘It’s the happiest I’ve been in my career’"

2018
"Houston's James Harden, Trevor Ariza and Gerald Green pushed into the LA Clippers' locker room Monday night looking to confront Austin Rivers after the Rockets' 113-102 loss, league sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2017
"Doc reportedly rejected a trade that would have sent Austin Rivers for Carmelo Anthony."

2016
"The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski reported the Clippers agreed to terms on a three-year, $35 million-plus extension with Austin Rivers."

2015
"On Monday, against Rivers and his son, Austin Rivers, Garnett made it known that he wasn't about to take any flak from the kid who was 15 when the Celtics won their title."

2014
"Austin Rivers is their most intriguing prospect, and well, you know, his 39."

• Austin Rivers, John Wall Work Out For NBA Teams
A pair of veteran free agent guards, Austin Rivers and John Wall, worked out for NBA evaluators on Wednesday, according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report and TNT (Twitter links). Between 10 and 15 teams were in attendance to watch the session, Haynes adds. Rivers and Wall have appeared in more than 1,350 regular season […]...2023
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• Lakers persistence thwarted Spurs’ interest in Austin Rivers

The Los Angeles Lakers' willingness to match any offer sheet Austin Reaves signed, ultimately scared off all interested parties....2023
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• P.J. Dozier signs contract with Minnesota Timberwolves

Tim Connelly is attempting to get the band back together. Connelly took over as Minnesota’s Team President back in May, and he’s since acquired three former Nuggets in Austin Rivers, Bryn Forbes, and now P.J. Dozier. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted on Saturday that Dozier had signed a deal with the Timberwolves. Free agent PJ Dozier...2022
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• Retaining Nathan Knight Reveals Something About Connelly’s Methodology
The Minnesota Timberwolves found themselves in another interesting situation following the Rudy Gobert trade. They had to fill out the remaining roster spots left by Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Malik Beasley, and Walker Kessler. Tim Connelly and the Wolves moved fast, adding veteran guards Austin Rivers and Bryn Forbes on veteran minimum contracts....2022
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• Austin Rivers signs with Timberwolves to replace ex-teammate Patrick Beverley
The Minnesota Timberwolves have been busy this offseason as the franchise aims for a deeper playoff run next year. Rudy Gobert was a nice addition which boosts their defensive prowess. However, they lost Patrick Beverley through that trade but it sounds like the front office found a replacement in Austin Rivers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, […] The post Austin Rivers signs with Timberwol...2022
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• Nuggets re-sign Austin Rivers
The Denver Nuggets have re-signed guard Austin Rivers to a multiyear contract, President of Basketball Operations Tim Connelly announced today. Rivers, 6-4, 200, appeared in 15 games (five starts) for Denver last season, averaging 8.7 points, 2.6 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 26.9 minutes while shooting 41.8% from the field. He also appeared in 10 … Continue reading "Nuggets re-sign Austin Riv...2021
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• Nuggets rumored to have interest in free agent Austin Rivers

The Nuggets are looking for guard depth....2021

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• Austin Rivers’ Honest Reaction to Denver Being in NBA Finals Without Him
The Nuggets making the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history was cause for celebration, except if you’re Austin Rivers. Rivers was a reliable bench player for Denver over the past two seasons, where he averaged six points per game in 67 games during the regular season. Last July, Rivers signed a deal […] The post Austin Rivers’ Honest Reaction to Denver Being in NBA Finals...2023
• Mo Bamba, Austin Rivers Duke It Out During Magic-Timberwolves Game

There was an on-court altercation for the second consecutive night in the NBA on Friday. This time it was Orlando Magic center Mo Bamba and Minnesota Timberwolves guard Austin Rivers who got into a heated spat that resulted in the two throwing punches. Rivers approached Bamba, who was seated on the bench, and exchanged words […] The post Mo Bamba, Austin Rivers Duke It Out During Magic-Timbe...2023
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• The Wolves Can Win 50 Games If They’re Consistent In the Clutch
As we enter the 2022-23 NBA season, fans around the NBA have their eyes on the Minnesota Timberwolves, waiting to see the results of their big offseason. They added all-NBA caliber center Rudy Gobert, arguably the most significant move in the entire offseason. But Tim Connelly and Co. also signed notable role players like Kyle Anderson and Austin Rivers....2022
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• Timberwolves sign Austin Rivers
The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed guard Austin Rivers. Rivers, 6-4, spent last season with the Denver Nuggets where he averaged 6.0 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in 67 games (18 starts). He registered his best season in 2017-18 with the LA Clippers, where he saw action in 61 games (a career-high 59 … Continue reading "Timberwolves sign Austin Rivers"...2022
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• VIDEO: Nuggets' Austin Rivers ejected for faking elbow towards Pacers' Lance Stephenson
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• Nuggets re-sign Austin Rivers
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• Bucks Favorites to Sign Austin Rivers After Veteran Waived by Thunder
As the result of a three-team deal between the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers ahead of the NBA’s trade deadline, veteran guard Austin Rivers was sent to a rebuilding Thunder team that’s been prioritizing their young players as they look ahead to the future. In the few days following the transaction, […] The post Bucks Favorites to Sign Austin Rivers...2021
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• Austin Rivers blasts JJ Redick’s rip job of dad Doc: ‘Very ironic’
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• What Can Austin Rivers Offer At This Stage Of His Career?
After generating the greatest high-school highlight reel of all time, Austin Rivers went on to have an interesting career. From randomly dropping his career-high 41 in the bubble to playing for his father, Doc Rivers, and then having his dad trade him away. It’s safe to say Rivers has experienced the league in a way that very few others have....2022
• Nuggets guard Austin Rivers gets brutally honest on ‘hell’ playing for father Doc
Austin Rivers of the Denver Nuggets has carved out a solid 10-year career in the NBA. However, it’s been difficult for him to shake off the fact that future Hall of Fame coach and former NBA All-Star Doc Rivers is his father. In a recent interview with The Ringer’s Ryen Russillo, Austin Rivers opened up […] The post Nuggets guard Austin Rivers gets brutally honest on ‘hell&...2022
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• The only reason Sixers didn’t feel wrath of Doc Rivers amid near-collapse vs. Knicks
The Philadelphia 76ers might have to express gratitude to Austin Rivers and his family for sparing them from another intense scolding from coach Doc Rivers after they narrowly escaped with a 101-100 win over the New York Knicks on Sunday. The Sixers even needed five extra OT minutes to make sure they left the Madison […] The post The only reason Sixers didn’t feel wrath of Doc Rivers a...2021
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• Sixers coach Doc Rivers speaks out on his son Austin Rivers’ situation with Knicks
Austin Rivers’ time with the New York Knicks has turned out to be quite a nightmare for the 28-year-old. Nonetheless, don’t expect Philadelphia 76ers head coach (and his dad, of course) Doc Rivers to get involved in what has quickly become a problematic situation for Austin in the Big Apple. Prior to the Sixers’ matchup […] The post Sixers coach Doc Rivers speaks out on his...2021
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• Austin Rivers’ historic perfect half hasn’t been done in 25 years
Austin Rivers made history when he became the first NBA player to play for his father, then Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers. Today, the New York Knicks guard will be in the history books for something he did on the court. Per ESPN Stats & Info, over the last 25 seasons, Rivers is […] The post Austin Rivers’ historic perfect half hasn’t been done in 25 years appeare...2021
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• Kevin Garnett Lets Austin Rivers Know That He Will Not Be Tolerating His Shoves
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• Blake Griffin Clowns on Austin Rivers with Hilarious Impersonation
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• DeAndre Jordan Proving Los Angeles Clippers Do, in Fact, Have a Big 3
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• Report: Celtics Trading Austin Rivers to the Clippers
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• Kevin Durant Rumors: Clippers Reportedly Informed Star Won't Sign with Team
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• Sources: Pelicans join the Green-to-Griz deal
The New Orleans Pelicans have agreed to send former lottery pick Austin Rivers to the Boston Celtics to help complete the Celtics' looming Jeff Green trade with Memphis, according to league sources....2015
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• Nate Robinson to Clippers: Latest Contract Details, Analysis and Reaction
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• Nate Robinson Traded for Jameer Nelson: Latest Details, Comments and Reaction
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• 5 Teams with the Most Holes to Fill Heading into 2016 NBA Draft
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• How Russ Smith Can Hang on with the New Orleans Pelicans
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• Austin Rivers Perfectly Explains Ant’s Team USA Conundrum
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• Duke basketball’s best ever recruits of the one-and-done era, ranked
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• Celtics Notes: Rivers, Brogdon, Tatum, Queta
Free agent guard Austin Rivers is interested in signing with the Celtics before the start of training camp, writes Brian Robb of MassLive. Appearing on a podcast with Bill Simmons of The Ringer, Rivers revealed that he recently reached out to the team to see if there’s a spot open for him. “I had a […]...2023
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• Magic-Timberwolves brawl: Mo Bamba, Austin Rivers, Jalen Suggs suspended after punches thrown in scuffle
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• Mo Bamba, Austin Rivers, Jalen Suggs earn suspensions after Magic-Timberwolves brawl
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• The Competition For Minutes Should Sharpen Jaylen Nowell
The Minnesota Timberwolves front office added several savvy veterans to their roster throughout the offseason, including Kyle Anderson, Austin Rivers, and Bryn Forbes. None of these veterans are big names, but they are all accomplished NBA journeymen ready to contribute to winning now and want to join a team that would allow them to play in the playoffs....2022
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• Austin Rivers signs with Timberwolves to replace ex-teammate Patrick Beverley
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• 3 ways Warriors star Draymond Green has ‘really hurt’ Nuggets, per Austin Rivers
The Golden State Warriors are up 2-0 against the Denver Nuggets in their playoff series, and according to Austin Rivers, that’s thanks in large part to Draymond Green. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, the Nuggets guard shared that Green has been a major thorn on their side. Aside from making life hard for Nikola Jokic, […] The post 3 ways Warriors star Draymond Green has ‘real...2022
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• Nuggets PG Austin Rivers’ NSFW rant blasting Warriors fans for Andrew Wiggins ascension
The Denver Nuggets have won three of his last four games and climbed back into the playoff chase. They are a game over .500 at 15-14 and in 2nd place in the Northwest division, thanks to Nikola Jokic dominating once again. Nuggets guard Austin Rivers has not been very busy this season. He is averaging […] The post Nuggets PG Austin Rivers’ NSFW rant blasting Warriors fans for Andrew Wi...2021
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• NBA’s Austin Rivers says Lillard-Heat situation is ‘bad for the league,’ as James Harden chimes in
MIAMI — In recent weeks, the pushback amid Damian Lillard trade speculation has been about the perception of Miami Heat hubris regarding having a clear path to the Portland Trail Blazers All-Star point guard. But now there also is pushback from within the player fraternity, with free-agent guard Austin Rivers questioning elite NBA players designating trade landing spots while still under ......2023
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• Austin Rivers: Blake Griffin is '100 percent happy' in Detroit
The shocking deal that sent Blake Griffin from the Los Angeles Clippers to a downtrodden Detroit Pistons team back in January was one of the biggest stories of the NBA regular season.After seeing both teams miss out on the playoffs and Detroit struggle big time with Blake in the mix, most figured he’d be pretty upset how everything turned out.According to former teammate Austin Rivers, that’s not ...2018
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• NBA Free Agency 2016: Live Updates, Rumors and Signings for July 4
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• The Last Days of Lob City? Inside the Clippers' Latest Playoff Demise
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• Clippers vs. Trail Blazers: Game 6 Score, Twitter Reaction for 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• Clippers vs. Trail Blazers: Game 6 Score, Twitter Reaction for 2016 NBA Playoffs
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• DeAndre Jordan's Return to Clippers Began with a Snapchat to Doc Rivers' Son
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• Clips' Playoff Meltdown Will Test Just How Much Blake Griffin and Co. Have Grown
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• Clippers' Path to Winning NBA Title May Not Be Only a Fairy Tale for Much Longer
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