NBA Suspends , Boston Celtics
Head Coach , for Entire Season .
On September 22, the head coach of the Boston Celtics,
Ime Udoka, was suspended for the entire NBA
season following violations of the team's policies.
On September 22, the head coach of the Boston Celtics,
Ime Udoka, was suspended for the entire NBA
season following violations of the team's policies.
CNN reports that
the organization's decision
is effective immediately. .
The Celtics added that Udoka's
future with the team will
be decided at a later date. .
The Celtics added that Udoka's
future with the team will
be decided at a later date. .
According to multiple outlets,
Udoka had a consensual relationship
with a female member of the team's staff.
According to multiple outlets,
Udoka had a consensual relationship
with a female member of the team's staff.
Following the news, Udoka released
a statement apologizing to players,
fans, the organization and his family.
I am sorry for putting the team
in this difficult situation, and
I accept the team's decision, Ime Udoka, Boston Celtics head coach, via ESPN.
I am sorry for putting the team
in this difficult situation, and
I accept the team's decision, Ime Udoka, Boston Celtics head coach, via ESPN.
Udoka became the team's head coach
ahead of the 2021-22 NBA season.
He would go on to coach
the Celtics to the team's first
NBA finals appearance since 2010.
He would go on to coach
the Celtics to the team's first
NBA finals appearance since 2010.
On October 18, the Celtics
are scheduled to start their season
against the Philadelphia 76ers. .
On October 18, the Celtics
are scheduled to start their season
against the Philadelphia 76ers. .
Next week, NBA training camps open.
The first preseason games of the year
are scheduled to start on September 30