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The Boston Celtics will not stand in the way of Ime Udoka becoming a coaching candidate with another team, sources tell ESPN. Rival teams are trying to gather a preliminary understanding of the full explanation for Udoka's season long suspension in preparing for evaluating him for future coaching employment. Udoka had an improper workplace relationship with a woman, who he … [Read more...] about Celtics Won't Stand In Way Of Ime Udoka Becoming Candidate For Another Team

Jay Larranaga has decided to remain on the coaching staff of Tyronn Lue with the Los Angeles Clippers. The Boston Celtics were granted permission to speak with Larranaga this week following the yearlong suspension of Ime Udoka. Larranaga decided to remain with the Clippers. Larranaga was previously an assistant coach with the Celtics. … [Read more...] about Jay Larranaga Decides To Remain With Clippers Amid Interest From Celtics

The Boston Celtics are seeking permission to talk to Los Angeles Clippers assistant Jay Larranaga about joining Joe Mazzulla's staff this season, sources told Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Larranaga was with the Celtics organization for nine seasons before joining the Clippers in 2021. … [Read more...] about Celtics Seeking Permission To Speak To Jay Larranaga About Joining Joe Mazzula's Staff

Host Danny Leroux (@DannyLeroux) and Jared Weiss of The Athletic (@JaredWeissNBA) go in-depth on the Boston Celtics. They discuss Ime Udoka's shocking suspension and its effect on this season, Robert Williams' extended absence, Grant Williams' contract negotiations and much more. Subscribe to RealGM Radio on Apple Podcasts or via the RSS feed. … [Read more...] about RealGM Radio: Jared Weiss On The Celtics (Sep 2022)

During a press conference on Friday, the Boston Celtics revealed they first learned of an inappropriate consensual relationship between Ime Udoka and a team employee during the summer. Wyc Grousbeck said the Celtics immediately hired a law firm to conduct what he called a thorough and impartial investigation that "took some twists and turns." "It took some time to develop all … [Read more...] about Celtics Hired Law Firm Upon Learning Of Ime Udoka Situation, Investigation 'Took Some Twists, Turns'

The Boston Celtics suspended Ime Udoka effective immediately for the entire 2022-23 season for violating team policies in an announcement on Thursday night. The team will make a decision on Udoka's future at a later date. It was reported on late Wednesday that Udoka had an intimate and consensual relationship with a female on the team staff. "I want to apologize to our players, … [Read more...] about Celtics Suspend Ime Udoka For 2022-23 Season, Joe Mazzulla Named Interim Head Coach

Ime Udoka reportedly made "unwanted comments" towards a female member of the Boston Celtics staff, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for violating team policies. People within the Celtics organization became aware of the relationship between Udoka and the staff member in July and were lead to believe that it was … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka Accused Of Making 'Unwanted Comments' Towards Staff Member

Ime Udoka has been suspended for the entire 22-23 season by the Boston Celtics, which has put his future with the franchise and in the league into uncertain territory. "Frayed, to say the least," said Adrian Wojnarowski of the current state of the relationship between the Celtics and Udoka. "There is nothing but uncertainty about really whether Ime Udoka will ever coach the … [Read more...] about Ime Udoka Could Receive Interest From Rival Teams 'As Soon As This Season'

Robert Williams underwent a successful arthroscopic procedure to remove loose bodies and address swelling in his left knee. The surgery was performed by Celtics Team Physician Dr. Tony Schena at New England Baptist Hospital. Williams is expected to return to basketball activities in 8-12 weeks. The original reporting indicated Williams was expected to miss 4-6 week. … [Read more...] about Robert Williams Out 8-12 Weeks Following Knee Surgery