Apr 27, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Los Angeles Clippers point guard Eric Bledsoe (12) brings the ball up court during game four of the first round of the 2013 NBA playoffs against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Memphis won 104-83. Mandatory Credit: Spruce Derden-USA TODAY Sports

Current Boston Celtics head Doc Rivers has to told Los Angeles Clippers management to hold on to Eric Bledsoe as he would like to coach him next season in a Clipper uniform according to sources. The blockbuster trade has hit a impasse due to Danny Ainge wanting to much for a one-year supply of Kevin Garnett. If the Clippers include Bledsoe the deal is likely done.

Here’s the report from Yahoo! Sports Adrian Wojnarowski:

Boston general manager Danny Ainge has requested Bledsoe and a second first-round pick, but all involved believe that Bledsoe’s inclusion into the package would get a deal done. Rivers has delivered word to Clippers management that they shouldn’t include Bledsoe into a package for him because he wants to coach him in Los Angeles, sources said.

Bledsoe had been in Celtics-Clippers discussions until Saturday morning, league sources tell Y! Boston won’t do deal without him.

via Celtics-Clippers talks to send Doc Rivers, Kevin Garnett to L.A. stall

Bledsoe will be a restricted free agent in 2014 and it will be difficult to pay him a market value with Chris Paul on the roster.

Jan 21, 2013; Memphis, TN, USA; Indiana Pacers assistant head coach Brian Shaw and head coach Frank Vogel during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the FedEx Forum. Indiana defeated Memphis 82-81. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports

Remember all those Doc Rivers-to-Los Angeles rumors that were flying around just a few hours ago? Well Brad Turner of the Los Angeles Times just dispelled those quickly:

Clippers moving forward without Doc Rivers, now prepared to offer job to Brian Shaw or Lionel Hollins next week, sources

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 15, 2013

Doc Rivers been informed Clippers won’t accept Celtics offer. Rivers prepared to stay in Boston, sources.

— Brad Turner (@BA_Turner) June 15, 2013

Reports came out that the Clippers were “blown away” with Lionel Hollins after his two-day interview. As for Brian Shaw, he’s been in the coaching search from the beginning.

Clippers feel very good about their options with Hollins or Brian Shaw. Won’t “mortgage the farm” for Doc.

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) June 15, 2013

This is either one of two things: Donald Sterling is throwing out a bluff to get Danny Ainge of the Boston Celtics to play his hand or the Celtics-Clippers trade have broken down severely.

While DeAndre Jordan is the key piece in the rumored Boston-Los Angeles trade, LA’s attempt to hold on to Eric Bledsoe for a future trade may be what’s holding everything back.

At this point no one really knows what’s going to happen in the coming days. Doc Rivers may be an important piece in getting Kevin Garnett to Los Angeles. Paul Pierce may be willing to come regardless.