The Brooklyn Nets are in the process of finalizing a deal to hire Ime Udoka as the team’s new head coach, sources revealed to ESPN. The agreement is set to be concluded as early as Wednesday.
While the Nets are not seeking draft compensation for the suspended Boston Celtics coach, there are further discussions to be had before the deal can be concluded by the parties involved.
Brooklyn is looking to Udoka to improve on recent results and revive what has been a reeling franchise riddled by internal turmoil; issues that led to the dismissal of former coach Steve Nash. Currently, the Nets have a 2-6 record this season, putting them third from the bottom of the Eastern Conference standings.
Previously an assistant at the Nets under Nash during the 2020-21 season, Udoka served as head coach of the Boston Celtics for the 2021-22 season before he was suspended before training camp due to what was defined as an improper relationship with a subordinate. Despite his suspension, the Celtics have not stood in the way of Udoka seeking out another job.
Udoka enjoyed a prosperous season with the Celtics, leading them to the NBA Finals.
