The Boston Celtics are finalizing an agreement to hire Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka as the new head coach of their franchise, per ESPN Senior NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski.
The Boston Celtics are finalizing an agreement to hire Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka as the franchise's new coach, sources tell ESPN.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2021
Udoka will replace Brad Stevens, who stepped down as head coach to fill the role of president of basketball operations following the resignation of Danny Ainge at the end of Boston’s first-round playoff exit.