Doc Rivers fired by 76ers after another playoff upset; team searches for new coach to revive title hopes

The Philadelphia 76ers fired coach Doc Rivers after losing in the second round of the NBA playoffs for a third straight year.
Rivers posted a 154-82 record in three seasons but failed to get the Sixers past the conference semifinals.
The 76ers are considering several replacement candidates, including Mike D'Antoni, Nick Nurse and Monty Williams.
Star center Joel Embiid was reportedly surprised by Rivers' firing, though there were signs of tension with guard James Harden.
The 76ers have one of the league's most talented rosters but have struggled to meet lofty expectations in the postseason.