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- Celtics named Imeudoka as their coach last season
- In his head coaching debut, he led the Celtics to the NBA Finals
- Udoka has been an assistant coach with the Spurs, 76ers and Nets
Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is reportedly facing disciplinary action ahead of training camp.
According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Udoka violated organizational guidelines and his disciplinary action could include a potential “significant suspension.” Discussions are ongoing among the Celtics boards before a final decision is made.
ESPN sources: Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka faces possible disciplinary action — including a major suspension — for unspecified violations of organizational guidelines. A final decision is being discussed within the Celtics. pic.twitter.com/1QZb0k326F
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 22, 2022
Penalties will be decided within the club and not related to the league, Yahoo Sports report.
An unnamed source told The Athletic that the Celtics coach had an inappropriately intimate and consensual relationship with a female staff member, which is considered a violation of the team’s code of conduct. stand report. However, international business times Information could not be independently verified.
Udoka’s punishment is likely to be announced on Thursday. However, Udoka’s job is reportedly not under threat.
After Danny Ainge retired last year, Udoka joined the Celtics, and Brad Stevens entered the team’s front office as president of basketball operations. The 45-year-old coach is gearing up for his second season as head coach of the Celtics, which last year led the Celtics to the NBA Finals with a 51-31 record.
However, the Celtics ultimately lost to the Golden State Warriors 4-2. Before being named, the Nigerian-American served as an assistant coach with the San Antonio Spurs, Philadelphia 76ers and Brooklyn Nets from 2012 to 2021.
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The Celtics are scheduled to host a media day on Monday before their training camp begins in Boston the next day. The Celtics will start their 2022-23 NBA season on Oct. 18 against the Philadelphia 76ers.
According to media reports, they are planning to sign big man Luka Samanic to a non-guaranteed training camp deal. celtic line. This happened a day after they dropped Bruno Caboclo. The forward joined the Celtics as a free agent in the summer.
The arrival of Croatian basketball player Samanic will add depth to the Celtics this upcoming season, especially with his career 29.4 percent NBA-level 3-point shooting. Samanic averaged 27.9 points, 10.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists while shooting 41.5 percent from the field in nearly six attempts per game with the Westchester Knicks last season.
