NBA Suspends Boston Celtics Head Coach for Entire Season

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Published on September 23, 2022 - Duration: 01:31s

NBA Suspends Boston Celtics Head Coach for Entire Season

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.

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The Celtics added that Udoka's future with the team will be decided at a later date.

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The Celtics added that Udoka's future with the team will be decided at a later date.

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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.

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On October 18, the Celtics are scheduled to start their season against the Philadelphia 76ers.

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Next week, NBA training camps open.

The first preseason games of the year are scheduled to start on September 30


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