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Nia Long Shares Coparenting Update With Ex Ime Udoka After Cheating Scandal: ‘There’s Boundaries’ Original
Nia Long is in a good place with ex-fiancé Ime Udoka when it comes to coparenting their 14-year-old son, Kez. “I love my coparenting situation,” Long, 55, told Playboy in an interview published on Monday, April 13. “We have the best: we go on holidays, we go on vacation, sometimes we carve out space to go to dinner, and we had a really good time the other night, and then it’s like, ‘OK, bye. Have fun. Talk to you later.’” The actress — who also shares son Massai II, 25, with ex Massai Z.
Durant ‘crosses line,’ in rockets payback time
LOS ANGELES – Kevin Durant scored 31 points as the Houston Rockets bounced back from a controversial overtime loss to beat the Denver Nuggets 115-101 on Saturday. Houston coach Ime Udoka was fined $25,000 by the NBA earlier this week after lambasting the officiating in the Rockets’ 128-125 defeat to Denver on Monday. But the Rockets avenged that loss with a hard-fought victory as the Western Conference rivals faced off again in Denver on Saturday.
Referee admits crucial mistake that could've affected Kings' win over Cavs
The Sacramento Kings secured a hard-fought victory against the top team in the Eastern Conference, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Sunday, winning 120-113. MIN: 34.95 PTS: 23.03 (57.21%) REB: 4.4 As: 4.11 ST: 0.81 BL: 0.17 TO: 2.86 GM: 70 However, the game was not without controversy. Late in the fourth quarter, with 47 seconds remaining, Kings guard Zach LaVine made a left-handed layup with the shot clock already expired, giving Sacramento a 7-point lead, 118-111.
Mathias Lessort credits Yam Madar's jersey switch to 26 for MVP-level play
Mathias Lessort believes Yam Madar's switch to jersey number 26 played a key role in his rise to EuroCup Semi-Finals MVP, helping lead Hapoel Tel Aviv to their first-ever appearance in the EuroCup Finals. Credit: IMAGO/Eibner - Scanpix Yam Madar has been a driving force behind Hapoel Shlomo Tel Aviv's historic run to their first-ever EuroCup Finals appearance.
Jared Harper named 2025 EuroCup MVP
Hapoel Jerusalem guard Jared Harper has been selected as the 2024–25 EuroCup MVP. Credit: Savino Paolella/IPA via ZUMA Press - Scanpix Jared Harper of Hapoel Bank Yahav Jerusalem has been selected as the 2024–25 EuroCup Most Valuable Player. Harper delivered a season for the ages, combining electric scoring, elite playmaking and record-setting efficiency to lead his team and captivate fans across the continent.
Jimmy Butler says he never seen an individual being fouled more than Steph Curry
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler says he never seen anyone being fouled as much as his teammate Stephen Curry. Credit: Getty Images Stephen Curry was held to a season-low 3 points as the Golden State Warriors dropped a crucial game to the Houston Rockets, falling 96–106.
Ime Udoka on incident with Steph Curry: 'Just some friendly banter'
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka downplayed his halftime altercation with Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry, describing it as "just some friendly banter." Credit: Sam Hodde/Getty Images North America/Getty Images via AFP - Scanpix The Houston Rockets secured a crucial 106-96 victory at Chase Center on Sunday, defeating the Golden State Warriors in a game marked by an unexpected altercation between Rockets head coach Ime Udoka and Warriors star guard Stephen Curry.
'By Far the Best Offensive Player I've Ever Seen'
HOUSTON - Before the Dallas Mavericks' 125-107 blowout victory over the Houston Rockets on Sunday, coach Ime Udoka praised Kyrie Irving's impact on the game of basketball. Some people around the NBA have increasingly voiced their sentiment about Irving, saying that he's the "most skilled" player in history, whether it's his former superstar teammate Kevin Durant telling us at DallasBasketball.com or Udoka. Udoka described Irving as being the best player in one-on-one situations he's ever seen.
Georgios Bartzokas furious about referees: 'Every call was against us'
Bartzokas said every doubtful call went against Olympiacos and what happened was really strange. Credit: IPA/SIPA - Scanpix Olympiacos Piraeus controlled the vast majority of the game against Virtus Segafredo Bologna on Tuesday, but ended up losing in the last minutes. After the match, the Greek team's head coach, Georgios Bartzokas, was furious. Player of the Game EFF 13 Daniel Hackett Points 8 Accuracy 3-6 Rebounds 4 Assists 6 Bartzokas highly criticized the referees in the post-game interview.
Partizan fans cause incident with Valencia police, conflict ensues
Partizan fans occupied the seats that were not theirs, and the National Police had to intervene, causing a conflict. Several police officers could be seen beating a couple of fans with police batons. Valencia Basket released a public apology. Credit: Valencia Basket/Miguel Angel Polo Partizan Mozzart Bet Belgrade captured their fifth win in a row in the EuroLeague after defeating Valencia Basket on their home court.
Sfairopoulos says Napier 'didn't play good games,' reveals hurdles in adding players
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos has confirmed ongoing negotiations for the departure of Shabazz Napier from the Serbian team. MIN: 17.73 PTS: 9.75 (44.7%) REB: 1.67 As: 2.33 ST: 1.33 BL: 0 TO: 1.83 GM: 12 Sfairopoulos addressed the situation in a post-game statement after their loss to Real Madrid in EuroLeague Round 15, which subsequently garnered attention and led to a reaction from Napier.
Shabazz Napier responds to Sfairopoulos: 'Speak the truth'
After Crvena Zvezda's loss to Real Madrid in EuroLeague Round 15, coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos confirmed that negotiations are underway for Shabazz Napier to leave the team. MIN: 17.73 PTS: 9.75 (44.7%) REB: 1.67 As: 2.33 ST: 1.33 BL: 0 TO: 1.83 GM: 12 "Shabazz is in negotiations to change a team, so he asked me not to play today," Sfairopoulos told EuroLeague TV post-game.
Mike Tobey to stay at Crvena Zvezda, Ognjen Kuzmic will leave
Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos confirmed that Mike Tobey will stay on the team, while the Serbian club will part ways with Ognjen Kuzmic. Credit: ZUMAPRESS.com-Scanpix Crvena Zvezda Meridianbet Belgrade head coach Ioannis Sfairopoulos confirmed the futures of his two players. Player of the Game EFF 19 Mario Hezonja Points 17 Accuracy 7-14 Rebounds 10 Assists 0 The Greek tactician confirmed that Mike Tobey will remain on the team despite the rumors.
Ime Udoka and Dillon Brooks fined
The NBA fined Houston Rockets' head coach Ime Udoka and guard Dillon Brooks after the Rockets' 128-119 loss to the Milwaukee Bucks on December 17. MIN: 31.87 PTS: 14.04 (53.33%) REB: 3.63 As: 1.67 ST: 0.92 BL: 0.04 TO: 1.92 GM: 24 The sanctions were announced by Joe Dumars, the head of basketball operations for the NBA.
EuroLeague live: Partizan visit Valencia, Virtus with huge comeback
The EuroLeague double-round week kicked off on Tuesday night with an exciting lineup of games. Starting at 19:00 CET, the league leader Real (14-1) faced a breeze on the road against Zvezda (5-10), the strong home record of which was snapped by the royalty team. Mario Hezonja stood out for Real Madrid, grabbing a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds. After that, ALBA Berlin (3-12) used a fluid offensive performance to shock the second-placed FC Barcelona (10-5).
Darvin Ham Had A Fiery Reaction After LeBron James Got Insulted By Ime Udoka Original
Lakers head coach Darvin Ham did not mince his words when addressing the recent clash between LeBron James and Rockets head coach Ime Udoka in the game against the Houston Rockets. Following the Lakers' 107-97 victory, which was marked by a heated exchange between James and Udoka, Ham shared his explicit reaction to Ramona Shelburne "Darvin Ham essentially said to me... I have to have it a little censored here on television here, 'There's no crying B words here.
New Rockets coach Ime Udoka reportedly placed high value on Dillon Brooks
With an average annual salary of more than $20 million for the next four seasons, Dillon Brooks was somewhat of a controversial signing for the Houston Rockets in 2023 NBA free agency. But according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the gritty, hard-nosed defender was a priority for new head coach Ime Udoka.
Former Rockets coach Stephen Silas resurfaces in NBA as top Pistons assistant
Former Rockets head coach Stephen Silas, whose contract was not renewed by Houston after last season, is back in the NBA as a lead assistant for the Detroit Pistons and new head coach Monty Williams. The news was first reported by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Silas was let go by the Rockets after a 2022-23 campaign in which his team finished 22-60. He was 59-177 (.250) during three seasons with Houston, though it’s worth noting that Silas was hired in November 2020 with a veteran-laden roster.
Joe Mazzulla, Jayson Tatum Praise Ime Udoka After Departure From Celtics
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RI Native Is "Interim" No More
94HJY Providence's Home of Rock and Roll Johnston, Rhode Island, native Joe Mazzulla is now the head coach of the Boston Celtics.Mazzulla replaces former head coach Ime Udoka, who was suspended last year over unspecified violations of team rules.“One of the things that's pretty obvious and evident about Joe is he's a really good coach and he's also just an outstanding leader,” Celtics President of Basketball Operations Brad Stevens said during a conference call with the media Thursday...
Boston Celtics name Johnston's Joe Mazzulla as new head coach
Dispatchist News from around the globe in real time Client login News Sources Countries People Categories Organizations BOSTON (WLNE) — The Boston Celtics on Thursday named Rhode Island native Joe Mazzulla as their 19th head coach.” Last year, Mazzulla, who’s from Johnston, was named the interim head coach for the Celtics after the suspension of Ime Udoka.“As he has shown, Joe is a very talented coach and leader,” said Brad Stevens, Celtics general manager.Mazzulla was hired by the Celtics as...
Brett Favre, Ime Udoka, Spurs Media Day, & Dak Prescott or Cooper Rush?
Brett Favre, Ime Udoka, Spurs Media Day, & Dak Prescott or Cooper Rush? We talk Brett Favre Controversy, Ime Udoka Controversy, Should Becky Hammon be the next Celtics coach?, Spurs Media Day, Detroit Lions, Dallas Cowboys Troubles, The Great Dak Prescott Debate.
Ime Udoka’s Affair Reportedly Discovered Thanks To A Doorbell Camera
CLOSE Ime Uduka’s cheating scandal has taken another turn thanks to a handy new security device. Technological advances have helped people create better surveillance around their homes, and a doorbell camera may have been the true downfall for Udoka. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier took to Twitter early Sunday morning to reveal that a secret conversation allegedly caught on camera is what unraveled it all.
Ime Udoka’s Affair Reportedly Discovered Thanks To A Doorbell Camera, Twitter Reacts
Ime Uduka’s cheating scandal has taken another turn thanks to a handy new security device. Technological advances have helped people create better surveillance around their homes, and a doorbell camera may have been the true downfall for Udoka. Entertainment Tonight host Kevin Frazier took to Twitter early Sunday morning to reveal that a secret conversation allegedly caught on camera is what unraveled it all.
Stephen A. Smith & Malika Andrews Get In Heated Debate Over Ime Udoka, Twitter Reacts
Embattled NBA Coach Ime Udoka has started debates in all the crevices of social media. One of the most heated came between ESPN pundit Stephen A. Smith and Malika Andrews. It all began when news broke of Udoka’s suspension, and Smith wondered why the Celtics mentioned Udoka being punished but not the unnamed female employee for also violating company policy. “It said in the numerous news reports that it was a consensual relationship that violated organizational policy.
Twitter Reacts to Nia Long Being Cheated on by NBA Coach Ime Udoka
CLOSE Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka – who’s engaged to longtime actress Nia Long – set the internet on fire last night when news broke that he was facing suspension by the team for an ‘improper sexual relationship’ with a member of the Celtics staff. Udoka is not expected to be fired. Long and Udoka first met in 2010. They welcomed a son together in 2011 and got engaged in 2015.
Tales from the Drought: Tyreke's Big Week
Tyreke Evans' rookie year as a whole deserves an article on its own, and we'll likely see it before this series is over. But one week in particular during that magical year stood out to me. On December 16th, 2009, the Kings were 10-13 facing the Washington Wizards at home. The Wizards were struggling themselves, but they had a veteran team, led by star guard Gilbert Arenas. Arenas and Evans battled back and forth throughout the night, and the end of the game would be no different.
Black coaches now lead 50 per cent of NBA teams
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — It’s an annual occurrence in the NBA. Teams change head coaches and the roster of candidates who should get those jobs starts getting bandied about, and especially in recent years those lists almost always included Black candidates. Case in point: Ime Udoka, who is of Nigerian descent. For five years, he was one of those can’t-miss candidates but never got hired. That is, until the Boston Celtics gave him the opportunity. And all Udoka did in Year 1 was reach the NBA Finals.
Celtics’ Ime Udoka finishes fourth in NBA Coach of the Year voting
By CBSBoston.com Staff BOSTON (CBS) — Ime Udoka had himself a great first year on the Boston bench. Coach of the Year voters took notice. Udoka finished fourth in NBA Coach of the Year voting, the league announced Monday. He received one first-place vote, five second-place votes and 26 third-place votes for 46 points in the voting process.
Brad Stevens Says Danny Ainge Was Not Pushed Out Of Role With Celtics
By CBSBoston.com StaffDecember 16, 2021 at 12:30 pm BOSTON (CBS) — Danny Ainge has returned to the NBA, with the former Celtics president of basketball operations hired by the Utah Jazz to be the franchise’s CEO and alternate governor. Ainge has been rumored to be looking for a new gig since he stepped down from his job in Boston back in June following a disappointing 2020-21 season from the Celtics.
Celtics Played Their Best Game Of The Year Thanks To Some Tough Love By Ime Udoka
BOSTON (CBS) — Following a disappointing 1-4 road trip, the Celtics needed a little kick in the backside. Head coach Ime Udoka didn’t have to yell and scream about the team’s defensive deficiencies throughout the trip, and instead used some of his editing skills. Udoka essentially put together a documentary of everything he did not like from his team on that West Coast swing, highlighting all the times that the Celtics let the opposition do whatever they wanted on offense.
Patriots Power Rankings Week 15 Update: Firm Two-Team Race With Chiefs In AFC
By CBSBoston.com StaffDecember 14, 2021 at 9:27 am BOSTON (CBS) — The Patriots didn’t play last weekend, enjoying their well-earned bye week. But that doesn’t mean their spot in the power rankings was secure. When teams go idle, they run the risk of dropping in the power rankings, as other teams can take the field and showcase their abilities. The Chiefs — who demolished the Raiders on Sunday — certainly did that, and as a result, they’ve jumped past the Patriots in some rankings.
Colts Linebacker Says They’re Going To Try To Make Mac Jones Try To Beat Them
By CBSBoston.com StaffDecember 14, 2021 at 10:17 am FOXBORO (CBS) — The last time he took the field, Mac Jones was only asked to throw three passes. That game plan worked wonders in a blustery Buffalo, as the Patriots embarrassed the Bills to secure their current spot atop the AFC. But this Saturday night in Indianapolis, the Colts are itching to make the rookie quarterback do a lot more throwing of the pigskin.
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