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The mystery surrounding Ime Udoka’s violation of Boston Celtics’ team policy didn’t last very long. According to NBA insider Shams Charania, the looming suspension for Udoka involves an alleged intimate relationship with a female member of the Celtics staff. Via Shams: “Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female […]

Ime Udoka is facing a potentially “significant suspension,” but that doesn’t mean the Boston Celtics are considering firing him. For those who missed it, Udoka is currently in the middle of a major controversy after Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported an “unspecified violation” that could have him getting suspended. No details about the violation were […]

On Wednesday night, the NBA world was rocked yet again. This time it was not a ground breaking trade. Instead it was a ‘Woj Bomb’ of a different kind. ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski tweeted that Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is facing possible disciplinary action and lengthy suspension from the team. However, he […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka found himself in hot water after it was revealed he is facing a possible disciplinary action. However, what sent the Twitter world buzzing is the vague reports surrounding it, with Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN only saying it is because of an “unspecified violation.” Udoka could reportedly be slapped with […]

Ime Udoka has found himself in the middle of controversy over an “unspecified violation” that has the Boston Celtics brass discussing a potential punishment. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Udoka is facing a possible disciplinary action that could very well include a “significant suspension.” While no details about his violation were provided, it does […]

The Boston Celtics were extremely close to adding another NBA Finals victory to their storied franchise this past season. Despite losing to the Golden State Warriors, the 2021-2022 NBA campaign was an overall success for Boston. They labored through the first portion of the season and rumors began swirling about a potential rebuild. However, Jayson […]

The Boston Celtics do not have much cap space available for next season, which means that they are not expected to make a big splash in free agency this summer. Be that as it may, head coach Ime Udoka is adamant that the team could make use of this window to fortify their squad ahead […]

Jayson Tatum received a ton of criticism throughout the NBA Finals. He just didn’t look like the superstar that he is as the Golden State Warriors defeated his Boston Celtics in six games to claim the title. Celtics head coach Ime Udoka has now spoken out about what he told Tatum heading into the offseason. […]

The Boston Celtics came really close to winning a championship this season. Unfortunately for them, it just wasn’t written in the stars. Despite the heartbreaking end to their season, however, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka firmly believes that there are still some important things to take away from this brutal loss. The 44-year-old shot-caller acknowledged […]

The 2022 NBA Finals are ramping up. The Golden State Warriors lead the series 3-2 over the Boston Celtics. And, they have a chance to end the postseason tournament with a Game 6 win. With the huge game just days away, Steve Kerr joined 95.7 The Game for his weekly appearance. He joined the station’s […]

The Boston Celtics went on a furious run in the third quarter of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors on Monday night. Unfortunately for them, it just wasn’t enough as the Dubs still escaped with a 104-94 victory to take a 3-2 advantage in the series. After another disappointing loss, […]

The Boston Celtics have been in this situation before. Right now, they are down 3-2 against Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors side and are just one loss away from seeing their season come to a bitter end. Be that as it may, Celtics head coach Ime Udoka remains confident in his team’s ability […]

Four-time NBA Champion and bona fide San Antonio Spurs legend Tony Parker played alongside the two opposing head coaches in this year’s NBA Finals — Boston Celtics boss Ime Udoka and Golden State Warriors HC Steve Kerr. As both teams enter a pivotal Game 5, Parker is happy for both of his former teammates, but […]

The Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors find themselves tied at two games apiece in the 2022 NBA Finals. Warriors point guard Stephen Curry saved the day in Game 4, dropping 43 points in a 107-97 victory. Despite the fantastic performance, Celtics coach Ime Udoka believes there is a bigger problem for Boston. While speaking […]

There’s no denying that the success the Boston Celtics have achieved this season can be largely attributed to the evolution of Jayson Tatum into a true superstar. This season, Tatum took a huge leap. From being a pure scorer, the three-time All-Star has now developed his playmaking ability to an elite level. Speaking to Malika […]

The Los Angeles Lakers made waves when they decided to hire first-time head coach Darvin Ham as their new man at the helm. It was a bold decision to hire someone with zero experience as a head coach, which most saw as a noteworthy move by the Lakers front office. According to ESPN’s NBA insider […]

As the Boston Celtics aim to build a commanding 3-1 lead over the Golden State Warriors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, Ime Udoka sees that his team needs to shore up its turnover issues. The Celtics’ turnover woes became the theme of their Game 2 loss; the Warriors recorded 33 points off turnovers […]

The Boston Celtics managed to pull out a big win in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night, beating the Golden State Warriors by a score of 116-100. While Jayson Tatum showed out for 26 points, he was dealing with a sore shoulder that he re-aggravated in Game 3 after injuring it in […]

The Boston Celtics secured a 116-100 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday night. However, Boston nearly saw the win slip through their fingers. The Warriors, who were down by 12 points at the half, used an excellent third quarter to cut the deficit to four points […]

Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson believes the Boston Celtics must make two key changes in Game 3 of the NBA Finals to beat Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors crushed the Celtics in Game 2, and it was quite clear Steve Kerr’s men are on another level when their offense clicks. […]

The Boston Celtics were given a major injury scare during their Game 2 loss against the Golden State Warriors when big man and defensive anchor Robert Williams went down after Marcus Smart crashed into him after getting blocked on a drive to the hoop. Considering Williams has been struggling with injuries throughout the playoffs, it […]

There were a lot of things that went wrong for the Boston Celtics in Game 2 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, but head coach Ime Udoka is taking issue with one particular problem: turnovers. Boston has struggled taking care of the ball for the most part of the playoffs, and it […]

Game 2 of the Finals series between the Boston Celtics and the Golden State Warriors ended in a blowout in favor of the Dubs. However, the game was marred by a little controversy surrounding Jaylen Brown and Draymond Green. In the second quarter, both men were entangled after a foul call. Things got a little […]

After winning Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, head coach Ime Udoka warned Jayson Tatum and the rest of the Boston Celtics to not be satisfied with just that. Besides, if there is a time to be greedy for wins, it is the perfect moment. Udoka made sure to remind […]

The Boston Celtics head into Game 2 with the hopes of pulling off a highly improbable feat against a powerhouse Golden State Warriors side. Currently up 1-0 in the series, the Celtics are now looking to secure their second consecutive win on the Dubs’ own home floor. It may sound unlikely, but if the C’s […]

Ime Udoka has had quite a run in his first season as head coach of the Boston Celtics. From Jayson Tatum’s standpoint, Udoka’s coaching run in Boston has already bested his own playing career. Speaking on Saturday ahead of Game 2 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, Tatum took some time […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka had a special message for all three teams that they eliminated in the playoffs en route to their NBA Finals matchup against the Golden State Warriors. The C’s drew first blood in the series with their astounding Game 1 win over the Dubs on Thursday and it was the […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka had nothing but praise for his boys after their highly impressive display in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Any other team would have folded after Stephen Curry’s scorching hot start to the game, but simply put, that just isn’t in the DNA of […]

The Boston Celtics made their case for one of the best teams in the NBA with their defense under new head coach Ime Udoka. In Game 1 of the 2022 NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, they put it on full display with the game on the line. The Celtics, facing a 12-point deficit […]

Game 1 of the NBA Finals did not disappoint. The Golden State Warriors jumped out to an advantage backed by a historic first quarter from Stephen Curry. But the Celtics held strong and took a lead heading into halftime. After a difficult third quarter, Boston dropped 40 points in the fourth to ultimately win 120-108. […]

What a start to the 2022 NBA Finals! The Boston Celtics looked like they were going to bow down to the Golden State Warriors after the third quarter of Game 1. However, in a shocking turn of events, Jaylen Brown, Al Horford, and the men in green launched a rousing comeback in the fourth quarter, […]

Marcus Smart will be available for the Boston Celtics in Game 1 but at this point, it is abundantly clear that the newly-minted Defensive Player of the Year is far from a hundred percent. Right before Thursday’s Game 1 bout against the Golden State Warriors, Celtics coach Ime Udoka revealed a concerning detail about Smart’s […]

The things that Marcus Smart brings to the table for the Boston Celtics are invaluable. He is without a doubt one of the most important players on this roster and they probably would not be where they are now — four wins away from an NBA title with the Golden State Warriors standing in their […]

Boston is once again at the forefront of the sporting world as the Celtics have made their way into the NBA Finals. New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick, no stranger to that sort of spotlight himself, reacted to their crosstown brothers competing to bring another title to Beantown. The Patriots coach was asked about the […]

The Boston Celtics were battered and bruised throughout the battle that was the Eastern Conference Finals. Both of their top defenders in Marcus Smart and Robert Williams played through injuries in their grueling seven-game series against the Miami Heat. The extended rest before the NBA Finals begins is exactly what those two needed. Celtics head […]

The Boston Celtics are set to take on the Golden State Warriors in the 2022 NBA Finals. They worked their way through the treacherous Eastern Conference, most recently knocking the Miami Heat out of the postseason tournament. Meanwhile, the Warriors worked their way through the West, most recently defeating the Dallas Mavericks in the Conference […]

After leading the Boston Celtics to the NBA Finals in his first year as the team’s head coach, Ime Udoka has been on the receiving end of a ton of praise from in and around the league. At this point, there is no doubt that the 44-year-old is one of the best young coaches in […]

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka is feeling “very confident” about their chances against the Golden State Warriors in the NBA Finals. Well, why wouldn’t they be? The Celtics blew out the Warriors during their last regular season meeting in 2021-22, and Udoka made sure to remind everyone of that after they took down the […]

Ime Udoka made history on Sunday night after becoming one of the few coaches who were able to lead their respective teams to an NBA Finals berth in their first season. The 44-year-old did just that after guiding the Boston Celtics to an epic Game 7 victory against the Miami Heat on Sunday. After the […]