Reports: Celtics hiring Brooklyn Nets assistant as new head coach

BOSTON — The Boston Celtics are reportedly finalizing a deal to hire a head coach to replace Brad Stevens.

According to ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski, Brooklyn Nets assistant Ime Udoka will reportedly be the new head coach for the Celtics.

Udoka separated himself quickly in Brad Stevens' search process, including significant support from Celtics players who were impressed with Udoka after working under him with Team USA in the World's. https://t.co/87p0Q02tkS
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 23, 2021

The Cs have been looking for a new head coach since President of Basketball Operations Danny Ainge announced he was retiring earlier this month and that coach Brad Stevens would be moving into the role.

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