Celtics suspend coach Udoka over staff relationship

By Abhishek Chauhan September 23, 2022

Boston Celtics have suspended head coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season

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after he entered into a relationship with a female member of staff.

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Udoka, who led the Celtics to the NBA Finals earlier this year in his first season

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as a head coach, was suspended for "violations of team policies".

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Team added that a decision about the 45-year-old's future beyond 22-23 "will be made at a later date".

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Assistant coach Joe Mazzulla will be promoted to interim head coach.

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