Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka could face disciplinary action after an alleged “intimate and consensual” relationship with a female staffer, according to The Athletic.
Udoka, who led the Celtics to the NBA Finals in his first season as coach, could be disciplined due to a violation of organizational policy.
According to ESPN reports, Udoka is facing a “significant” suspension that could potentially last the entirety of the 2022-23 season. He is not expected to be fired from his role as the Celtics head coach.
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Celtics assistant Joe Mazzulla is likely to be Boston’s interim coach in the event Udoka is suspended.
Udoka oversaw a stunning turnaround in his rookie season as coach, with the Celtics finishing the regular season with a 51-31 record before reaching the NBA Finals.
The Celtics looked headed for their 18th NBA title when they surged to a 2-1 lead against the Golden State Warriors, before Stephen Curry inspired his side to win the next three games.
Behind All-Star duo Jayson Tatum and Jaylen Brown, Boston is once again among the title favorites in a loaded Eastern Conference along with the likes of Milwaukee, Philadelphia, Miami and Brooklyn.
The Celtics will be in action in the first game of the 2022-23 regular season when they host the Philadelphia 76ers on October 19 AEST.
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