According to multiple reports, Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is facing a potentially significant suspension after violating team policy by having an intimate relationship with a female staffer.
Ime Udoka is the head coach of the Boston Celtics. In this photo, Charles Krupa poses.
According to sources with knowledge of the matter, the consensual relationship that violated team guidelines is being discussed in the Celtics organization.
A ban that would keep Udoka out of the NBA for the entire season is one of the options being considered.
It is possible that a final decision will be made Thursday.
The Celtics weren't reachable for comment.
Training camps for the NBA are scheduled to start at the end of the month. The Celtics open their season against the 76ers.
Udoka led the Celtics to a 51-31 regular season record and a run to the NBA finals that shocked many league watchers last season. The Celtics were knocked out of the playoffs in the first round a year ago, but this year's run marked a huge improvement over that time. The team made it to the finals for the first time in five years. After playing basketball for more than a decade, Udoka was hired as a coach.
Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is facing discipline for his relationship with a member of the staff.
Sources tell The Athletic that Ime Udoka could be disciplined over his relationship with a member of the team staff.
The Boston Celtics rode an incredible fourth quarter to victory in the NBA finals.
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