Field Level Media Celtics: Udoka suspended for ‘multiple’ policy violations BOSTON (AP) The reigning Eastern Conference champion Boston Celtics suspended coach Ime Udoka after a months-long investigation by an outside law firm that found multiple violations of team policies but did not point to a larger cultural problem of sexual misconduct, owner Wyc Grousbeck said Friday. ”We go to great …

BOSTON — If we learned anything from Friday’s news conference with Boston Celtics managing partner Wyc Grousbeck and president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, it’s that the situation involving head coach Ime Udoka is an untenable one that cannot be swept under the rug with a one-year suspension. Amid reports of an alleged “improper intimate and consensual relationship with a …

Gallinari releases statement after successful ACL surgery originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston Danilo Gallinari is in good spirits after undergoing surgery on a torn ACL in his left knee. The Boston Celtics forward, who signed a two-year deal in July, took to Twitter with a statement after the procedure. Forsberg: Robert Williams’ injury prompts three pressing questions “Yesterday I …

As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for the upcoming 2022-23 season, there are questions that they must answer. There is no question that the Sixers have a ton of talent. They will win a lot of games based on having the likes of Joel Embiid and James Harden leading the way. However, how will Harden look in his first full season …

Injured veteran Boston Celtics swingman Danilo Gallinari released a brief statement on the completion of his successful ACL surgery on Friday afternoon via Twitter. In it, the Italian forward, who injured his knee playing in a FIBA World Cup qualifier earlier this summer, said “Yesterday, I had successful ACL surgery. Now the focus is on my rehab and return to …

The Boston Celtics might be without the services of injured big man Robert Williams III until 2023, according to new reporting from the Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn. Per the Globe reporter, Williams will “resume basketball activities in two to three months,” with Washburn doubting that the Celtics center will play basketball for Boston during the remainder of this calendar year. …

The Boston Celtics reportedly suspended head coach Ime Udoka for one year effective immediately and tabbed Celtics assistant head coach Joe Mazzulla as the interim head coach for the 2022-2023 season. But will this have reverberations down the Celtics roster from a fantasy perspective? The situation is certainly murky. Training camp is only a couple of weeks away, and the …

The Boston Celtics officially announced that veteran forward Danilo Gallinari has had his operation to repair a torn ACL the swingman suffered in FIBA World Cup qualifier play this summer. Per a press release circulated by the Celtics organization, Gallinari “underwent successful left knee revision ACL repair” with the procedure performed by team doctor Tony Schena at New England Baptist …

Starting with the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season, Houston sports media personality Vanessa Richardson will replace the outgoing Cayleigh Griffin as courtside reporter for Rockets television broadcasts on regional partner AT&T SportsNet Southwest. Richardson will work the game broadcasts alongside play-by-play broadcaster Craig Ackerman and analyst Ryan Hollins. In an announcement to her social media pages, Richardson wrote: Elated to be …

In the wake of the investigation and season-long suspension of Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka, his long-time partner Nia Long has broken her silence on the entire situation on Friday morning. In a statement made by her representative Shannon Barr, Long thanked her fans for their support and discretion in this difficult moment. “The outpouring of love and support …

How Beal helped John Wall during ‘the hardest moment’ of his life originally appeared on NBC Sports Washington John Wall brough a sense of magic to D.C. basketball that hadn’t been encountered in Washington for decades prior. But below the surface, the star guard—fondly dubbed ‘D.C.’s Point God’ during his tenure as a Wizard—was struggling. In a new first-person account …

Like many who were struggling to understand the severity of Ime Udoka‘s punishment before many of the important facts had been brought to light that shaped the Boston Celtics’ decision to suspend their head coach for the entirety of the 2022-23 NBA season, “All the Smoke” podcast host and former NBAer Matt Barnes was critical of the suspension on social …

usatsi Boston Celtics center Robert Williams III underwent arthroscopic knee surgery this week, but the timeline on his recovery has changed. While initial reports suggested that Williams would be out for 4-6 weeks, the Celtics announced in a statement that he will resume basketball activities in 8-12 weeks.  Williams has a lengthy injury history, and most notably, he suffered a torn …

What Dubs fans can expect from JaMychal Green in 2022-23 season originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea JaMychal Green’s 3-point shooting percentage last season, 26.6, represents a tale of woe, of a man failing to meet his own historical standard. But Green, who spent last season with the Nuggets, says the reason behind his poor shooting in Denver won’t be …

The Boston Celtics should be flying high heading into the 2022-23 season. After finishing two wins shy of last year’s championship, they’ve been regarded as the odds-on favorite to win the 2023 title all summer. Now, just as training camp is about to start, they’ve become a team in disarray.  Ime Udoka’s yearlong suspension for having what has been reported …

Emoni Bates was one of the best high school prospects in the country and was hailed as “the next Kevin Durant.” Bates has fallen considerably over the past two years since he received those glowing accolades and projections. Perhaps his lowest point was last weekend, when he was arrested on weapon charges after a traffic stop and suspended from his …

Veteran forward Andre Iguodala is returning to the Golden State Warriors for his 19th and final season in the NBA, he announced on Friday in a special episode of his “Point Forward” podcast with former player Evan Turner. Iguodala admitted he was “retired for most of the summer” but was convinced to come back for one more season.  “I’m gonna …

Brad Stevens: ‘I believe in Joe Mazzulla’s leadership’ originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s “next man up” for the Boston Celtics with head coach Ime Udoka suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season. C’s president Brad Stevens is confident the team will be in good hands. During Friday’s press conference addressing Udoka’s suspension, Stevens confirmed assistant Joe Mazzulla will …

Duke and Kansas are playing Saturday in a nonconference showdown between unbeaten teams that is drawing national attention. No, basketball season didn’t sneak up on you. The Champions Classic showdown between the Blue Devils and Jayhawks on the hardwood isn’t coming until Nov. 15. This is football, and Saturday’s game between the two is emblematic of a basketball-school renaissance occurring …

With Boston Celtics suspending head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season due to an “improper, intimate and consensual relationship” with a female staff member, the team has appointed assistant Joe Mazzulla as interim head coach for the season, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens confirmed in a team press conference Friday.  Stevens said there was “absolutely not” a consideration …

Three games this week in the Big 12 feature two teams from the conference, while others in the league wrap up their non-conference schedule. EMAW Online Picks Standings Mason and Gabe continue to jockey back and forth for first place Duke at Kansas -7, 11:00 AM FS1 Kansas QB Jalon Daniels has the Jayhawks off to their first 3-0 start …

Warriors’ rotation ‘wide open’ after starters plus Poole originally appeared on NBC Sports Bayarea SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors’ regular starting lineup of Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green and Kevon Looney is written in ink for the upcoming 2022-23 NBA season. Steve Kerr can write Jordan Poole’s name in black Sharpie right under those five, followed by …

On Thursday, the NCAA announced its findings in its ongoing investigation into the LSU football program and, specifically, the actions of former offensive line coach James Cregg. The NCAA found that Cregg had impermissible contact with recruits during the COVID-19 recruiting dead period in 2020, and it levied a three-year show-cause against Cregg and one year of probation against the …

Field Level Media Celtics: Udoka suspended for ‘multiple’ policy violations BOSTON (AP) The Boston Celtics suspended coach Ime Udoka for the upcoming season after a months-long investigation by an external law firm that found multiple violations of team policies, team owner Wyc Grousbeck said Friday. The suspension runs through June 30, 2023, and assistant Joe Mazzulla will lead the team …

With Boston Celtics suspending head coach Ime Udoka for the entire 2022-23 season due to an alleged “improper, intimate and consensual relationship” with a female staff member, the team has appointed assistant Joe Mazzulla as interim head coach for the season, president of basketball operations Brad Stevens confirmed in a team press conference Friday.  Stevens said there was “absolutely not” a …