While not official yet, Amir Coffey is expected to be on the Milwaukee Bucks regular season roster in the coming days, and Doc Rivers reportedly had a hand in that. According to HoopsHype NBA insider Michael Scotto, Rivers reportedly pushed hard to keep Coffey, who was on a contract that only lasted through training camp and the preseason, in town.
Amir Coffey has Doc Rivers in his corner
The connection between Rivers and Coffey goes way back. Rivers was Coffey's coach during his first year in the league in 2019-20 when they were both with the LA Clippers.