Timeline: The Celtics’ Doc Rivers era

Look back on some of the highlights of the tenure of Rivers, who leave the team pending the league’s approval for the Clippers to hire him.

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Celtics head coach Doc Rivers (right) will leave Boston to join the Clippers, if the league approves the deal.

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Kevin Garnett (right) is not part of the current deal with the Clippers.

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Rivers received his first coaching opportunity with the Orlando Magic in 1999.

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He became the 16th coach in Celtics history in 2004 and led the team to victory in the 2008 NBA Finals.

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In 2011, he agreed to a five-year extension with the Celtics.

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His contract with the Clippers would be for three years at $21 million, league sources said.

Clippers reach deal to hire Celtics coach Doc Rivers

After nine seasons in Boston, during which he steered the team to its first title in 22 years, Rivers is moving on in a deal that no longer includes Celtics center Kevin Garnett, sources say.

Who will replace Doc Rivers?

With Rivers’ nine-year run as Celtics coach over, the team must now search for a replacement. Here’s a look at some of the candidates the Celtics may consider.

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