After productive meetings with Philadelphia 76ers ownership and management on Wednesday, Doc Rivers has emerged as a serious candidate to become the franchise's next coach, sources tell ESPN.
Rivers' candidacy has gained momentum, although no offer has been extended to him, sources said.
Rivers was a late entry into a process that had become increasingly focused on former Houston Rockets coach Mike D'Antoni, who still remains in consideration with the Sixers, sources tell ESPN.
Once the LA Clippers dismissed Rivers on Monday, the dynamic of the Sixers coaching search changed.