Ime Udoka emerges as strong frontrunner to be Nets head coach
Shams Charania: Ime Udoka has emerged as a strong frontrunner to be the next Brooklyn Nets head coach and the sides have begun discussions, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium . Nets are in the midst of their search process and are continuing to do due diligence.
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
New pod with @Chris Vernon on the Nets situation firing Steve Nash and reportedly hiring Ime Udoka, and then a whole lot else happening around the NBA: Giannis, Cade, Maxey, Lauri, Kawhi, Primo, Turner, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/1P2q0X… – 5:26 PM
New pod with @Chris Vernon on the Nets situation firing Steve Nash and reportedly hiring Ime Udoka, and then a whole lot else happening around the NBA: Giannis, Cade, Maxey, Lauri, Kawhi, Primo, Turner, and much more. open.spotify.com/episode/1P2q0X… – 5:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Marks on Ime Udoka candidacy: “It’s not up to me to give a list of candidates … time is ticking. We do want this process to be a thorough one.” – 5:08 PM
Marks on Ime Udoka candidacy: “It’s not up to me to give a list of candidates … time is ticking. We do want this process to be a thorough one.” – 5:08 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Latest on the Nets finalizing a deal to hire Ime Udoka si.com/nba/2022/11/01… – 4:50 PM
Latest on the Nets finalizing a deal to hire Ime Udoka si.com/nba/2022/11/01… – 4:50 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1… – 4:31 PM
Talking all things Nets, with @Alex Schiffer, @Joe Vardon and @Mike Vorkunov: Ime Udoka, Steve Nash, Kyrie, KD et al, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/3752143/2022/1… – 4:31 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
Nets will face external – and maybe internal – questions about vetting process if the deal with Ime Udoka is completed; Udoka’s rapport with Kevin Durant was one reason that there was some traction to the Nets-Celtics offseason trade talks. More here: pic.twitter.com/GTUKOHlE1C – 4:14 PM
Nets will face external – and maybe internal – questions about vetting process if the deal with Ime Udoka is completed; Udoka’s rapport with Kevin Durant was one reason that there was some traction to the Nets-Celtics offseason trade talks. More here: pic.twitter.com/GTUKOHlE1C – 4:14 PM
Mike Lynch @SportInfo247
My sources say the Nets job, for [redacted], being considered for Ime Udoka. I am pro-life and take no pleasure in reporting this. – 4:09 PM
My sources say the Nets job, for [redacted], being considered for Ime Udoka. I am pro-life and take no pleasure in reporting this. – 4:09 PM
Kevin Pelton @kpelton
Took a look at why the Nets are bound to improve under their next coach, presumably Ime Udoka, but the structural challenges to contending with this roster: es.pn/3TYd3Sg (ESPN+) – 4:01 PM
Took a look at why the Nets are bound to improve under their next coach, presumably Ime Udoka, but the structural challenges to contending with this roster: es.pn/3TYd3Sg (ESPN+) – 4:01 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“This is Brooklyn saying…they feel like they still have an opportunity to salvage their season”
According to multiple reports, the #Nets are planning to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash. @adaniels33 reacts to the news #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/WEdAsOYT64 – 4:00 PM
“This is Brooklyn saying…they feel like they still have an opportunity to salvage their season”
According to multiple reports, the #Nets are planning to hire Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash. @adaniels33 reacts to the news #NetsWorld pic.twitter.com/WEdAsOYT64 – 4:00 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
Latest on suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka and the Nets’ opening: bostonglobe.com/2022/11/01/spo… – 3:54 PM
Latest on suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka and the Nets’ opening: bostonglobe.com/2022/11/01/spo… – 3:54 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Here’s how fast life happens.
33 days ago Ime Udoka was still the Celtics head coach.
33 days from now, he’ll coach against them when the Celtics play in Brooklyn.
(If you’re wondering, the Nets don’t play in Boston until February 1st, three months from today.) – 3:53 PM
Here’s how fast life happens.
33 days ago Ime Udoka was still the Celtics head coach.
33 days from now, he’ll coach against them when the Celtics play in Brooklyn.
(If you’re wondering, the Nets don’t play in Boston until February 1st, three months from today.) – 3:53 PM
Steve Bulpett @SteveBHoop
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 3:51 PM
Just posted:
Ime Udoka — his own questions still lingering — would be stepping into an almost no-lose situation in Brooklyn. But sources tell @HeavyOnSports they wonder whether Kyrie and the seemingly constant drama will ever allow the Nets to win.
bit.ly/3DkRTGQ – 3:51 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Ime Udoka proved to be one of the NBA’s best defensive coaches in Boston. But he also had a roster loaded with high level defenders. The Nets don’t. Rebuilding that Brooklyn defense will be a challenge. – 3:47 PM
Ime Udoka proved to be one of the NBA’s best defensive coaches in Boston. But he also had a roster loaded with high level defenders. The Nets don’t. Rebuilding that Brooklyn defense will be a challenge. – 3:47 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
LIVE Garden Report: Nets Hiring Ime Udoka as their Next Head Coach | Powered by @betonline_ag, @AthleticGreens & @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:34 PM
LIVE Garden Report: Nets Hiring Ime Udoka as their Next Head Coach | Powered by @betonline_ag, @AthleticGreens & @calm twitter.com/i/broadcasts/1… – 3:34 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I get why Celtics fans are confused that the team didn’t push for compensation for letting Ime Udoka go to the Nets. Totally fair to question that.
But it says a whole lot that Boston said “All yours” to a division rival. Yes, they don’t have to pay him, but there’s more there. – 3:26 PM
I get why Celtics fans are confused that the team didn’t push for compensation for letting Ime Udoka go to the Nets. Totally fair to question that.
But it says a whole lot that Boston said “All yours” to a division rival. Yes, they don’t have to pay him, but there’s more there. – 3:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
The Celtics reportedly will not be seeking trade compensation from the Nets and will allow Ime Udoka to take over as their new head coach masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 3:25 PM
The Celtics reportedly will not be seeking trade compensation from the Nets and will allow Ime Udoka to take over as their new head coach masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 3:25 PM
Chris Haynes @ChrisBHaynes
The Boston Celtics will not seek compensation from the Brooklyn Nets and will allow Ime Udoka to move on, league sources tell @NBAonTNT. – 3:18 PM
The Boston Celtics will not seek compensation from the Brooklyn Nets and will allow Ime Udoka to move on, league sources tell @NBAonTNT. – 3:18 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as head coach sportando.basketball/en/nets-plan-t… – 3:11 PM
Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as head coach sportando.basketball/en/nets-plan-t… – 3:11 PM
Trey Kerby @treykerby
Ime Udoka will never work in the NBA (in the month of October 2022) again. – 3:07 PM
Ime Udoka will never work in the NBA (in the month of October 2022) again. – 3:07 PM
Jack Winter @ArmstrongWinter
So BKN has *definitely* done due diligence already and will conduct a comprehensive outside investigation of allegations against him in BOS before actually hiring Ime Udoka, right? Right?
Rough, rough week for the league off-court amid some great early-season basketball. Sucks. – 3:05 PM
So BKN has *definitely* done due diligence already and will conduct a comprehensive outside investigation of allegations against him in BOS before actually hiring Ime Udoka, right? Right?
Rough, rough week for the league off-court amid some great early-season basketball. Sucks. – 3:05 PM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
Will Hardy on Ime Udoka reportedly getting hired by the @Brooklyn Nets.
“I’ve been in meetings all morning with our staff & doing film with our team. I actually found out about this a few minutes ago so I really don’t have a comment at this point on what’s going on in Brooklyn.” – 2:59 PM
Will Hardy on Ime Udoka reportedly getting hired by the @Brooklyn Nets.
“I’ve been in meetings all morning with our staff & doing film with our team. I actually found out about this a few minutes ago so I really don’t have a comment at this point on what’s going on in Brooklyn.” – 2:59 PM
Adam Himmelsbach @AdamHimmelsbach
According to a league source, the Celtics are unlikely to seek compensation if Ime Udoka finalizes a deal with the Nets. – 2:41 PM
According to a league source, the Celtics are unlikely to seek compensation if Ime Udoka finalizes a deal with the Nets. – 2:41 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
guessing the nets didn’t hire matt barnes to do their due diligence on ime udoka – 2:38 PM
guessing the nets didn’t hire matt barnes to do their due diligence on ime udoka – 2:38 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Ime Udoka quickly emerges as likely Nets next head coach nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/01/ime… – 2:36 PM
Ime Udoka quickly emerges as likely Nets next head coach nba.nbcsports.com/2022/11/01/ime… – 2:36 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Report: Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
Fully story: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-ime-… – 2:35 PM
Report: Ime Udoka to replace Steve Nash as head coach of the Brooklyn Nets.
Fully story: clutchpoints.com/nets-news-ime-… – 2:35 PM
Adi Joseph @AdiJoseph
The Celtics haven’t had to fire a coach since 2004.
Jim O’Brien: fired in 2004
Doc Rivers: traded to Clippers
Brad Stevens: promoted
Ime Udoka: traded(-ish?) to Nets – 2:30 PM
The Celtics haven’t had to fire a coach since 2004.
Jim O’Brien: fired in 2004
Doc Rivers: traded to Clippers
Brad Stevens: promoted
Ime Udoka: traded(-ish?) to Nets – 2:30 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Ime Udoka’s defensive background and familiarity with Brooklyn’s stars put him over the top.
Udoka coached KD and Kyrie as Nets defensive coordinator in 2020-21. He coached Simmons in the same role with Philadelphia in 2019-20.
The Nets rank 29th in defensive rating this year. – 2:26 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
Celtics letting Ime Udoka walk this quickly is a strong vote of confidence in Joe Mazzulla as well. – 2:24 PM
Celtics letting Ime Udoka walk this quickly is a strong vote of confidence in Joe Mazzulla as well. – 2:24 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Here’s ESPN’s September 30th story on an independent law firm’s findings in probe that led to Boston’s suspension of Ime Udoka: tinyurl.com/vne7ad4y – 2:23 PM
Here’s ESPN’s September 30th story on an independent law firm’s findings in probe that led to Boston’s suspension of Ime Udoka: tinyurl.com/vne7ad4y – 2:23 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New from @SouichiTerada and me: Ime Udoka set to become the next Nets head coach after Steve Nash’s firing. masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 2:22 PM
New from @SouichiTerada and me: Ime Udoka set to become the next Nets head coach after Steve Nash’s firing. masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 2:22 PM
Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
Nets Injury Update: Seth Curry and Ben Simmons (Out).
Ball, Drummond-Out for Bulls.
Shams and Woj are reporting the Nets are hiring Ime Udoka as new head coach. Celtics granted permission . – 2:21 PM
Nets Injury Update: Seth Curry and Ben Simmons (Out).
Ball, Drummond-Out for Bulls.
Shams and Woj are reporting the Nets are hiring Ime Udoka as new head coach. Celtics granted permission . – 2:21 PM
Adam Zagoria @AdamZagoria
Nets fire Steve Nash, will reportedly replace him with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka
Updated story on @njdotcom
nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 2:21 PM
Nets fire Steve Nash, will reportedly replace him with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka
Updated story on @njdotcom
nj.com/nets/2022/11/n… – 2:21 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Brooklyn is in advanced discussions with Ime Udoka to take over as head coach, sources told @SInow. The Nets have been vetting Udoka the last few days. Boston, which suspended Udoka in September, is expected to allow Udoka to leave. – 2:15 PM
Brooklyn is in advanced discussions with Ime Udoka to take over as head coach, sources told @SInow. The Nets have been vetting Udoka the last few days. Boston, which suspended Udoka in September, is expected to allow Udoka to leave. – 2:15 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
The Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach according to @Shams Charania.
Story coming soon. – 2:14 PM
The Nets plan to hire Ime Udoka as their next head coach according to @Shams Charania.
Story coming soon. – 2:14 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka has emerged as the likely next Brooklyn Nets head coach and his hiring could be finalized as soon as the next 24-to-48 hours, sources tell ESPN. Celtics will let him leave for another job. – 2:12 PM
Suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka has emerged as the likely next Brooklyn Nets head coach and his hiring could be finalized as soon as the next 24-to-48 hours, sources tell ESPN. Celtics will let him leave for another job. – 2:12 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
I’m curious if “sides have begun discussions” is Ime Udoka and the Nets or the Nets and the Celtics.
I really have no idea if the Celtics will push for compensation in return for letting Udoka go. Or if Boston even wants to go there or to just wash their hands of the situation. – 2:06 PM
I’m curious if “sides have begun discussions” is Ime Udoka and the Nets or the Nets and the Celtics.
I really have no idea if the Celtics will push for compensation in return for letting Udoka go. Or if Boston even wants to go there or to just wash their hands of the situation. – 2:06 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
One thing worth noting on Ime Udoka: when he was an assistant coach w/BKN, he wasn’t shy about coaching Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving with an edge/challenging them, as SNY reported. Udoka is suspended for the season by BOS, reportedly for inappropriate conduct with female staffer – 2:01 PM
One thing worth noting on Ime Udoka: when he was an assistant coach w/BKN, he wasn’t shy about coaching Kevin Durant & Kyrie Irving with an edge/challenging them, as SNY reported. Udoka is suspended for the season by BOS, reportedly for inappropriate conduct with female staffer – 2:01 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
If your Twitter is slow right now, it’s because Nets fans have overwhelmed the servers while deleting their jokes about Ime Udoka and the Celtics suspending him. Things should stabilize shortly. – 2:01 PM
If your Twitter is slow right now, it’s because Nets fans have overwhelmed the servers while deleting their jokes about Ime Udoka and the Celtics suspending him. Things should stabilize shortly. – 2:01 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Ime Udoka has emerged as a frontrunner for the Nets head coaching job per reports. A pressing question now is whether the Celtics should allow him to take the position without trade compensation? A closer look at those particulars: masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 1:57 PM
New: Ime Udoka has emerged as a frontrunner for the Nets head coaching job per reports. A pressing question now is whether the Celtics should allow him to take the position without trade compensation? A closer look at those particulars: masslive.com/celtics/2022/1… – 1:57 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder among head coach candidates for Nets sportando.basketball/en/ime-udoka-q… – 1:57 PM
Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder among head coach candidates for Nets sportando.basketball/en/ime-udoka-q… – 1:57 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Ime Udoka has emerged as a strong frontrunner to be the next Brooklyn Nets head coach and the sides have begun discussions, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Nets are in the midst of their search process and are continuing to do due diligence. – 1:53 PM
Ime Udoka has emerged as a strong frontrunner to be the next Brooklyn Nets head coach and the sides have begun discussions, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Nets are in the midst of their search process and are continuing to do due diligence. – 1:53 PM
Erik Slater @erikslater_
I’d expect Mike D’Antoni to be in the mix with Ime Udoka and Quin Snyder for Brooklyn.
D’Antoni ran the Nets offense during their 2020-21 run. Has experience with Brooklyn’s stars. – 1:24 PM
I’d expect Mike D’Antoni to be in the mix with Ime Udoka and Quin Snyder for Brooklyn.
D’Antoni ran the Nets offense during their 2020-21 run. Has experience with Brooklyn’s stars. – 1:24 PM
Chris Mannix @SIChrisMannix
Brooklyn, among other teams, has quietly done due diligence on the circumstances of Ime Udoka’s suspension in Boston, source told @SInow. With Udoka unlikely to ever return to the Celtics bench, teams have been looking into what happened. – 1:09 PM
Brooklyn, among other teams, has quietly done due diligence on the circumstances of Ime Udoka’s suspension in Boston, source told @SInow. With Udoka unlikely to ever return to the Celtics bench, teams have been looking into what happened. – 1:09 PM
Jared Weiss @JaredWeissNBA
Would Boston let Ime Udoka go to a division rival who has the talent to turn things around? The Nets will certainly try to find out. – 1:08 PM
Would Boston let Ime Udoka go to a division rival who has the talent to turn things around? The Nets will certainly try to find out. – 1:08 PM
Jay King @ByJayKing
Ime Udoka worked for the Nets as an assistant the year before the Celtics hired him. His coaching style seems to work with stars. He would make a lot of sense as a Steve Nash replacement if Brooklyn is willing to overlook the serious mess that led to his suspension in Boston. – 1:07 PM
Ime Udoka worked for the Nets as an assistant the year before the Celtics hired him. His coaching style seems to work with stars. He would make a lot of sense as a Steve Nash replacement if Brooklyn is willing to overlook the serious mess that led to his suspension in Boston. – 1:07 PM
Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Hey, if the Celtics are willing to throw their hands up and just let Ime Udoka walk, whatever. That’s their choice.
I wouldn’t allow it to a division rival, but Boston must really be done with that situation if they just let him leave without issue. – 1:06 PM
Hey, if the Celtics are willing to throw their hands up and just let Ime Udoka walk, whatever. That’s their choice.
I wouldn’t allow it to a division rival, but Boston must really be done with that situation if they just let him leave without issue. – 1:06 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Jacque Vaughn is the acting head coach tonight but expect the Nets to inquire with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, among others. Boston will let Udoka leave for another job. – 1:03 PM
Jacque Vaughn is the acting head coach tonight but expect the Nets to inquire with suspended Celtics coach Ime Udoka, Quin Snyder, among others. Boston will let Udoka leave for another job. – 1:03 PM
More on this storyline
The Brooklyn Nets are finalizing a deal to hire suspended Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka and a formal agreement is expected to be reached as soon as Wednesday, sources told ESPN. After parting with coach Steve Nash, the Nets are bringing back Udoka to try and salvage a reeling franchise amid turmoil and a 2-5 start to the season. Boston is not requiring draft compensation from Brooklyn to hire Udoka, but there are discussions that are taking place before a deal can be finalized, sources said. -via ESPN / November 1, 2022
NBA Central: Jaylen Brown just reposted the Ime Udoka news 🧐 pic.twitter.com/LyL6q6OJNI -via Twitter @TheNBACentral / November 1, 2022
Brian Lewis: Sean Marks says he has “absolutely not” settled on Ime Udoka or any other specific replacement for Nash. #Nets -via Twitter @NYPost_Lewis / November 1, 2022