Clippers Introduce New Head Coach Doc River

(Playa Vista, CA) -- The Los Angeles Clippers are showing off their new head coach.  Doc Rivers was formally introduced Wednesday and says he's glad to finally have his future settled.

Rivers comes to LA after nine seasons as head coach of the Boston Celtics. The 51-year-old will also hold the title of senior vice president of basketball operations with the Clips. After weeks of negotiating, Boston agreed to let Rivers out of the final three years of his contract to sign with LA in exchange for a 2015 unprotected first-round draft pick.

Cavaliers Hold Top Pick In Tonight's NBA Draft

(Brooklyn, NY) -- The NBA Draft takes place tonight at 7 p.m. Eastern at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Cleveland Cavaliers have the top pick after winning last month's NBA Draft Lottery. Kentucky center Nerlens Noel is projected to go first overall and says he's eager for the draft to begin.

The Orlando Magic finished with the worst record this past season at 20-and-62, but wound up with the second overall selection. The Washington Wizards will pick third, followed by the Charlotte Bobcats and Phoenix Suns. Among the other top players available in this year's talent pool are Indiana shooting guard Victor Oladipo, Georgetown small forward Otto Porter and Kansas shooting guard Ben McLemore.

Bird Returning To Pacers' Front Office

(Indianapolis, IN) -- Larry Bird is returning to the Pacers. The Hall of Famer has agreed to a multi-year contract to resume his position as the team's president of basketball operations, effective July 1. Bird resigned from the post after the 2011-12 season for health reasons. Donnie Walsh filled in for Bird during his year away, but will now move into a consulting role. General Manager Kevin Pritchard will continue with his front office position.