Ime Udoka

2022 - 9 - 21

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Reports: Celtics head coach Ime Udoka facing possible suspension ... (Sportsnet.ca)

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is facing a possible suspension for violating the team's code of conduct, according to multiple reports.

He first started coaching as an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs in 2012 and also has spent some time on the bench with the Philadelphia 76ers. The Celtics went 51-31 in Udoka's first season in charge. Both Wojnarowski and Himmelsbach report that a final decision on discipline is expected soon.

Report: Ime Udoka facing likely suspension for violation of team rules (CelticsBlog)

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka “is facing possible disciplinary action – including a significant suspension ...

Discussions are ongoing within the Celtics on a final determination.” [The Boston Globe’s Adam Himmelsbach has confirmed the report](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/21/sports/celtics-coach-ime-udoka-reportedly-facing-disciplinary-action/?s_campaign=bostonglobesports%3Asocialflow%3Atwitter). [Utah Jazz](https://www.slcdunk.com/) as their new head coach. Udoka joined the Celtics last offseason after Danny Ainge’s retirement and Brad Stevens’ move to the front office.

Celtics' Ime Udoka facing suspension for 'improper, consensual ... (CBSSports.com)

Udoka, who coached the Celtics to the NBA Finals last season, could receive a 'significant' suspension.

Free-agent signing [Danilo Gallinari](/nba/players/1622533/danilo-gallinari/) tore his ACL while playing for the Italian National Team. [NBA](/nba). Udoka had an "improper, intimate and consensual relationship" with a female staff member that violated the team's code of conduct, [The Athletic's Shams Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1572810579105939457) reported late Wednesday.

Ime Udoka scandal: Everything we know about Celtics suspending ... (SB Nation)

The Boston Celtics are reportedly eyeing a yearlong suspension for head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-2023 NBA season after he had an intimate relationship ...

Udoka was entering his second season as head coach of the Celtics as leading the franchise to the 2022 [NBA Finals](https://www.sbnation.com/nba-finals) in his debut year. The Athletic’s Shams Charania nailed down the details hours later. The 45-year-old Udoka is engaged to actress Nia Long. The couple had their first child together in 2011, and became engaged in 2015. Udoka had a consensual romantic affair with a woman on the Boston Celtics’ staff. A formal announcement is expected as soon as today.— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)

Celtics coach Udoka reportedly faces season-long ban over ... (The Guardian)

The Boston Celtics are planning to discipline coach Ime Udoka because of an improper relationship with a member of the organization.

The Celtics lost the title series to the Golden State Warriors in six games. If Udoka is not allowed to lead the team, the task would almost certainly fall to one of his assistants. The network and the Athletic later reported that the Celtics’ investigation revolves around whether Udoka had an inappropriate relationship with a member of the organization.

Ime Udoka Has Considered Resigning As Celtics Coach, per Sources (Sports Illustrated)

The Boston head coach is facing a potential year-long suspension for violation of organizational guidelines.

In his first year with the Celtics, Udoka guided Boston to their first NBA Finals appearance since 2010. Udoka was hired prior to the start of last season. While Joe Mazzulla, a top assistant under Udoka, is expected to be named interim coach in Udoka’s absence, there are wide-sweeping ramifications to Udoka potentially resigning and exiting the organization.