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The Brooklyn Nets will hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach. Udoka is currently suspended for the entire 22-23 season by the Boston Celtics due to an inappropriate relationship with a staffer. The Celtics granted Brooklyn permission to speak with Udoka and will allow him to leave freely without seeking any compensation. Boston hired Udoka before the 21-22 season after he … [Read more...] about Nets To Hire Ime Udoka As Head Coach

The Boston Celtics are "fully invested in Joe Mazzulla and pleased with how he's leading the franchise," according to Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe. Mazzulla was elevated to interim head coach following the suspension of Ime Udoka. The Brooklyn Nets plan to hire Udoka as head coach. Mazzulla had been with the Celtics for multiple years before they hired Udoka. … [Read more...] about Celtics 'Fully Invested' In Joe Mazzulla

The Boston Celtics were unlikely to reinstate Ime Udoka in 2023, sources tell Adrian Wojnarowski. Udoka was found to have used crude language in his language with his dialogue with a female subordinate before the start of an improper workplace relationship. The power dynamic associated with Judoka's relationship was the primary finding and policy violation cited in the law … [Read more...] about Celtics Were Unlikely To Reinstate Ime Udoka As Head Coach In 2023

Last Tuesday's NBA opening night games were the most-watched in five years, averaging 3.3 million viewers on TNT. The number was a 17% increase from last season. The Sixers-Celtics opener posted a 1.7 rating with 2.98 million viewers, representing a 31% increase in ratings and 36% increase in viewership. The Lakers-Warriors game averaged 3.55 million viewers, representing the … [Read more...] about Warriors-Lakers Opener Averages 3.55M Viewers, Most-Watched Opening Night In 5 Years

Grant Williams has been suspended one game without pay for recklessly making contact with and directing inappropriate language toward a game official, it was announced today by Joe Dumars, Executive Vice President, Head of Basketball Operations. The contact, for which Williams was assessed a technical foul and ejected, occurred with 8:58 remaining in the fourth quarter of … [Read more...] about Grant Williams Suspended One Game For Making Contact With Referee

Jaylen Brown has announced he is terminating his association with Kanye West's Donda Sports agency. "I have always, and will always continue to stand strongly against any antisemitism, hate speech, mistreatment and oppressive rhetoric of any kind," said Brown in a statement. A number of companies have also terminated their partnerships with West following a series of … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Ends Association With Kanye West's Donda Sports

Damian Lillard and Jayson Tatum have been named the NBA's Players of the Week for Week 1. Lillard averaged 34.0 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists as the Portland Trail Blazers went 3-0. Tatum averaged 34.7 points and 8.3 rebounds as the Boston Celtics also went 3-0. … [Read more...] about Damian Lillard, Jayson Tatum Named NBA's Players Of The Week

Boston Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens was asked about Robert Williams' return to play timeline in his weekly appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub. Stevens said there's been no change. "No one's told me it's been moved back," Stevens said. He also reiterated that Williams' timeline remains 8-12 weeks from his original surgery date of September 22. That has … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Says Robert Williams Return Timeline Has Not Changed

During an exclusive sit down interview with Shams Charania before the start of the season, Kyrie Irving reflected on his trade request from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2017. Irving requested a trade and ultimately was dealt to the Boston Celtics. "When I asked for a trade from Cleveland, the one thing that I look back on is: Did I exhaust as many opportunities to get closer to … [Read more...] about Kyrie Irving Admits He Shouldn't Have Asked For Trade From Cavs In 2017