Boston Celtics Suspend Head Coach Ime Udoka for 2022-23 Season

The team announced Thursday night that Ime Udoka is suspended for the 2022-23 season.

The team cited violations of team policies in its announcement. Multiple reports said Udoka had an intimate relationship with a female member of the franchise’s staff. Additionally, to check out more specific information about the NBA props available for the Heat vs Knicks matchup.

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— Malika Andrews (@malika_andrews) September 23, 2022

This would have been Udoka’s second season as head coach in Boston. Assistant coach Joe Mazzulla is expected to be the interim head coach.

The Celtics have made assistant coach Joe Mazzulla the interim head coach, sources tell ESPN.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 23, 2022

Per ESPN.com:

In his first season as coach, Udoka oversaw a remarkable turnaround in Boston, one that saw the Celtics go from being under .500 in late January to closing the season with a 28-7 record over their final 35 games. They then authored an impressive run through the Eastern Conference playoffs, advancing to the NBA Finals for the first time in 12 years.