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Suspended Celtics Coach Udoka May Be Headed To Brooklyn Nets: Report
The Celtics suspended Udoka in September over an apparent inappropriate relationship with a woman coworker.
BOSTON, MA — Suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka may be leaving the TD Garden for good.
ESPN Tuesday reported that Udoka — who led the Celtics to NBA finals in the spring — may the top pick to take over the Brooklyn Nets head coach job.
"A deal is expected to be finalized by midweek, bringing back Udoka to try to salvage a reeling franchise amid turmoil and losing, sources said," ESPN reported.
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The Nets fired head coach Steve Nash Tuesday after a poor start to the 2022-23 season.
The Celtics officially suspended Ime Udoka on Sept. 22. The Athletic later reported Udoka made "unwanted comments" toward the woman, while the Associated Press reported that two team sources said Udoka had an "improper relationship" with the woman.
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Former assistant coach Joe Mazzulla has taken over the Celtics as interim head coach.
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