The Boston Celtics have suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 NBA season for violations of team policies.
The suspension takes effect immediately.
The team says that a decision about his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date.
Via Boston.com:
Per reports, Udoka was suspended for having an “intimate, consensual” relationship with a Celtics staffer. He reportedly does not intend to resign as he awaits the Celtics’ decision on his future status.
In his first season as Celtics coach, Udoka helped the team turn what started as a disappointing season into its most successful run since 2010. The Celtics were the hottest team in basketball over the second half of last season and made a run to the NBA Finals, where they were eliminated by the Warriors in six games.
