Joe Mazzulla becomes the permanent Celtics head coach / News - Basketnews.com

The Celtics signed a contract extension with interim head coach Joe Mazzulla and named him a permanent head coach, replacing Ime Udoka, who has suspended for a year for violating the team's internal policies.

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Ever since Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka got into the scandal that forced him to be suspended for a year, Joe Mazzulla was the interim head coach. The organization has now decided to change it.

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The Celtics officially announced that Mazzulla is not the permanent head coach, replacing Udoka in the position.

The franchise has also extended the contract with Mazzulla. The terms of the deal were not disclosed.

'As he has shown, Joe is a very talented coach and leader," Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens said. "He has a unique ability to galvanize a room around a mission. We are thankful for the work he has done to help us get to this point, and excited that he has agreed to lead us into the future."

The previous head coach Ime Udoka was suspended for a year after violating the team's internal policies. As The Athletic found out, Udoka had an intimate relationship with a female staffer.

With 42 wins and 17 losses, the Celtics are currently in first place in the Eastern Conference standings.

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