Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces suspension for inappropriate relationship, report says

Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces suspension for inappropriate relationship, report say

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an inappropriately intimate moment.

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Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an inappropriately intimate moment.

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According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania Thursday morning.

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ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported late Wednesday night

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Udoka has been in a relationship with actress Nia Long since 2010.

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Udoka led the Celtics to an Eastern Conference championship and an appearance in the NBA Finals.

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The Udoka story was just the latest in a heavy news day surrounding the NBA

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He announced earlier Wednesday that it was selling the WNBA's Suns and Mercury

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Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces

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Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces suspension for inappropriate relationship, report say

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an inappropriately intimate moment.

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Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an inappropriately intimate moment.

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According to a report from The Athletic’s Shams Charania Thursday morning.

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ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski first reported late Wednesday night

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Udoka has been in a relationship with actress Nia Long since 2010.

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Udoka led the Celtics to an Eastern Conference championship and an appearance in the NBA Finals.

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The Udoka story was just the latest in a heavy news day surrounding the NBA

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He announced earlier Wednesday that it was selling the WNBA's Suns and Mercury

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Celtics coach Ime Udoka faces