Lakers Rumors: LA 'Definitely Have Interest' in Doc Rivers as HC If Fired by 76ers

The future of Doc Rivers as head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers looks uncertain, but he may not be out of work long if they decide to move on.

The Los Angeles Lakers will definitely have interest if Rivers is fired by the Philadelphia 76ers, according to Brian Windhorst.

The Philadelphia 76ers ended their season with a 99-90 loss to the Miami Heat in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Rivers was asked about his job security after the game.

He told reporters that he doesn't worry about his job and that if you don't, then you should write it. I worked hard to get this team here. No one picked us to be anywhere when I first arrived, and again this year. I know what I did this year, and I feel good about it.

After he decided to part ways with the Los Angeles Clippers, Rivers was hired by the 76ers. According to Adrian Wojnarowski, his deal with Philadelphia was for five years.

B/R's Jake Fischer reported earlier this month that Rivers, who makes $8 million per season, and the management of the Philadelphia 76ers remain aligned about their future together.

The Lakers have been looking for a replacement for Frank Vogel. They have already interviewed or requested interviews with at least six candidates.

One day after the team finished a disappointing 33-49 regular season, the Lakers fired Vogel. They missed out on the playoffs for the second time in four years.

The NBA has 10 head coaches with at least 1,000 career wins. He has a 1,043-735 record in 23 seasons as a head coach.

Two seasons with the 76ers, Rivers is 100-54 with two playoff appearances. They have lost in the Eastern Conference semifinals in each of the past two years.