Clippers coach Rivers named president of basketball operations

The Los Angeles Clippers announced Monday that coach Doc Rivers has restructured the basketball side of the organization’s operation.

Rivers has a new title — president of basketball operations. He had been senior vice president of basketball operations, a position that will now be filled by Kevin Eastman, who had been an assistant coach.

Dave Wohl has been promoted from director of professional scouting to general manager.

In addition, Gary Sacks was demoted from vice president of basketball operations to assistant general manager.