Clipper's coach Kevin Eastman is retiring from the coaching bench

Kevin Eastman has worked with Doc Rivers since 2003-2004 (in Boston). Eventually, he follwed Doc to Los Angeles, and rose to the position of VP of Basketball operations. However now, according to The Vertical's Adrian Wojnarowski, he is retiring from coaching.

Sources: Clippers assistant coach Kevin Eastman -- who has worked in front office and on bench for Doc Rivers -- is retiring from coaching.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 13, 2016

Although he'll be retiring from coaching, he says in fact it's purely just a "new direction" for him in his career.

Many have sent tweets/texts wanting 2 know specifics. Simply: I am available 2 speak 2 corporate teams/leaders & athletic teams & coaches.

— Kevin Eastman (@kevineastman) June 14, 2016

Best of luck to him as he moves forward.