{"id":129163,"date":"2023-09-21T11:57:46","date_gmt":"2023-09-21T15:57:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=129163"},"modified":"2023-09-22T10:53:15","modified_gmt":"2023-09-22T14:53:15","slug":"should-the-celtics-sign-austin-rivers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.clnsmedia.com\/?p=129163","title":{"rendered":"Should the Celtics Sign Austin Rivers?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Austin Rivers said on the Bill Simmons Podcast that he spoke with Brad Stevens and the Celtics about a deal, and had a good conversation as he weighs his options as a free agent. The 31 year old son of Doc Rivers last played for the Timberwolves and explained the defense and amicable approach he&#8217;ll bring toward playing some nights and not on others. 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