Doc Rivers, a veteran figure in the NBA, has officially retired and is now returning to the broadcast booth. He has joined NBC Sports as an NBA game analyst ahead of the 2026-27 season. Rivers expressed his excitement about reuniting with NBC, stating he has great memories from his previous work with the network.
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In related news, Nicolas Batum has also announced his retirement from professional basketball. The 34-year-old player shared the news via a video on Instagram, speaking with his son. Batum confirmed, "Yeah, that’s it. Dad is done playing basketball. I’ve been playing for a long time."
Batum had a notable 18-year career in the NBA, playing for teams including the Portland Trail Blazers, Charlotte Hornets, Philadelphia 76ers, and Los Angeles Clippers.
As training camps approach, media outlets like USA TODAY Sports are previewing each NBA team, setting the stage for the upcoming season. Tyrese Haliburton of the Indiana Pacers spoke about his relationship with franchise legend Reggie Miller, while Russell Westbrook's retirement after 18 seasons in the league continues to spark speculation about his future.