BOSTON — The Celtics are working on a deal with coach Doc Rivers that would bring him back for another run at an NBA title with Boston’s aging Big Three — and then keep him on the bench to work with the rebuilt roster that is expected to follow.
The two sides are nearing agreement on a deal for “more than two or three years,” a person with knowledge of the negotiations said Thursday, speaking on the condition of anonymity because the details were being worked out.
Celtics spokesman Jeff Twiss confirmed a deal was being discussed, but said no announcement was imminent. General manager Danny Ainge said the sides were working on a long-term deal.
Rivers, whose contract expires at the end of this season, told players after being eliminated from the playoffs Wednesday he would return.
“I’m a Celtic and I love our guys,” River said. “I want to win again here. . . . I have a competitive group, so we’ll see. I can tell you that is where I am at today.”
