1-year suspension ‘likely’ for Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka for team rule

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is likely facing a one-year suspension for his role in a consensual relationship with a female staff member, ESPN reported Thursday.

SportsCenter 5 has confirmed through a league source that Udoka will be suspended. No additional details were immediately provided.

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ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski reported that Udoka is “likely facing a suspension for the entire 2022-2023 season,” and a formal announcement is expected as soon as Thursday.

According to ESPN, the relationship was considered a violation of the organization’s guidelines.

Sources told ESPN that assistant coach Joe Mazzulla will likely become the interim coach.

The team has not commented on the matter.

In his first season as head coach of the Celtics, Udoka led the team to their first NBA finals in 12 years.

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