Doc Rivers linked to notable head-coaching vacancy

Gambadoro isn’t alone in his thinking. One NBA executive told Joe Vardon of The Athletic that he, too, could see a scenario where Rivers ends up with the Suns. Of course, that is largely based on the unpredictability of owner Mat Ishbia.

Some still believe that Rivers may take a year off from coaching, but if the right team called and offered the right price, anything is possible. Rivers is bound to be considered a desirable…