Woj: 1 year suspension being finalized, no guarantee Udoka returns after that

Here's the latest from Adrian Wojnarowski on the Ime Udoka situation:

Woj: 1 year suspension being finalized today. No guarantee Ime Udoka returns after that. pic.twitter.com/pq6UoD3B9K

— TEAMBOSTON (@teamboston) September 22, 2022

Sounds like the chance of Ime Udoka coaching the Boston Celtics this coming season is about zero. And more than likely the next time we see Udoka coaching it will be for another team.

We still don't know the full details of Udoka's violation, but it would take a somewhat bizarre set of events to see Udoka back on the Celtics bench for the 2023-24 season. For one, interim head coach Joe Mazzulla would have to do a poor job this season. If he does well, the Celtics aren't dumping him.

.@LouMerloni has been told Ime Udoka won’t coach for the #Celtics again:

“One of the reasons why maybe they are so quiet - and I talked to someone today I think is tied in over there - is that pretty much they are negotiating [a separation]”@WEEI pic.twitter.com/UF7QG2Bn1H

— Merloni, Fauria, & Mego (@MFMonWEEI) September 22, 2022

Also, Udoka would need to be on board with coming back and not prefer a new environment/team. If the punishment for the violation ends up being something that the general public (and Twitter mob) find too severe, then maybe the pressure from them would push the Celtics to bring back Udoka. Again assuming that Mazzulla bombs as head coach.

📽 Who is This? Joe Mazzulla is the NEW Boston Celtics Interim Head Coach Reaction https://t.co/WqJx6acW39 pic.twitter.com/jPOWocJFaT

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) September 22, 2022

Ppl will complain for a little while about the Celtics not making a statement, but people will complain forever if they don’t make the right statement/decision.

Also clearing 1 woman on staff would put added targets on the remaining women on staff. https://t.co/oyVGvKaHTf

— CelticsLife.com (@celticslife) September 22, 2022

UPDATE: Ime Udoka's violation of organizational guidelines disclosed; Suspension could last whole season https://t.co/rqdCvIF59b

— TEAMBOSTON (@teamboston) September 22, 2022

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is likely facing a suspension for the entire 2022-2023 season for his role in a consensual relationship with a female staff member, sources tell ESPN. A formal announcement is expected as soon as today.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) September 22, 2022

We'll keep you updated with any new details.