After firing Steve Nash, Nets expected to hire Ime Udoka as next head coach: report

Shortly after dumping Steve Nash, the Nets have reportedly already zeroed in on their next head coach.

Former Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka “has emerged as the likely” next head coach, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski.

Udoka is currently suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season by the Celtics due to a violation of team policies. Udoka, who was banned by the team in September, reportedly was in a relationship with a team staffer.

The Celtics granted the Nets permission to speak to Udoka and allow him to head to the Nets, according to The Athletic.

The 45-year-old led the Celtics to the NBA Finals after compiling a 51-31 during his rookie season as head coach.

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