Ime Udoka recalls his advice to Payton Pritchard when Celtics guard was ‘pissed’ about minutes
Former Celtics coach Ime Udoka reflected on Payton Pritchard's lack of playing time, and how far the Celtics guard has come.
Ime Udoka told Payton Pritchard to stay ready, and he’s happy the Celtics guard seized his opportunity
Udoka, now coaching the Rockets, saw Pritchard step into an important role as the Celtics marched to the 2022 NBA Finals ...
Ime Udoka on Alperen Sengun: He is like Michael Jordan in Turkey
Ime Udoka discussed how Alperen Sengun handles the increasing media and fan interest due to his on-court success. “All the ...
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'Motherf---er's and mentorship: Ime Udoka leads Rockets with profane flare
Ime Udoka stood before a white board 15 months ago in Lake Charles, Louisiana as he offered a harsh message to his new team. "17. 20. 22." Udoka scribbled the Rockets' win totals across the ...
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Stephen A. Smith Unveils Mastermind Behind Rockets’ Revival as They Close In on Warriors’ Play-In Quest
Ime Udoka did it in year one before he was very publicly suspended on account of an inappropriate consensual affair he had with a female Celtics staff member back in 2023. Returning this season ...
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NBA // 1 year ago Celtics name Joe Mazzulla permanent head coach The Boston Celtics named interim coach Joe Mazzulla as their permanent head coach, replacing suspended coach Ime Udoka, the team ...
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Would Josh Giddey’s Investigation Be Different If He Were Black?
This was due to Andrews’ coverage of Boston Celtics’ former head coach Ime Udoka’s cheating ... the coach’s conduct. Udoka was fired ultimately for having an affair with a Celtics ...
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Ime Udoka Was Surprised by the Number of Games Amen Thompson Was Suspended
Rockets on SI asked Coach Udoka if he was surprised by the number of games Thompson was suspended for and his response was strong. “I think to get suspended that much for not throwing a punch is ...
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Rockets HC Ime Udoka addresses Amen Thompson's suspension
Ime Udoka may be acting purposefully obtuse this week. The Houston Rockets head coach spoke out on Wednesday about the suspension that was handed down to Rockets forward Amen Thompson. The NBA ...
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Rockets coach Ime Udoka advocates for Alperen Sengun, Jalen Green as NBA All-Stars
Reserve announcements for the NBA's 2025 All-Star Game will be made next Thursday, Jan. 30, and Houston Rockets head coach ...
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Ime Udoka pleased to see Celtics take that final, championship step forward
HOUSTON — Rockets coach Ime Udoka brought the Celtics within two wins of an NBA championship in 2022 before Boston was ultimately defeated by the Warriors in six games. Udoka could tell that ...
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As offense improves, Ime Udoka wants Rockets to restore defensive identity
For head coach Ime Udoka, who is known for his emphasis on defense, it's about finding the right balance. Prior to Wednesday's impressive victory over the Cavaliers (36-7), who owns the NBA's best ...