Ime Udoka, head coach for the Boston Celtics, has officially been suspended for the  entire 2022-2023 season.

A statement from the Celtics read: "A decision about his future with the Celtics beyond this season will be made at a later date. The suspension takes effect immediately."

Assistant coach Joe Mazzulla will serve as interim coach

According to ESPN, a source claimed Udoka, 45, reportedly had an inappropriate relationship with a female employee for the Celtics. The relationship was a violation of the team’s policy and procedures. The Athletic reports some members of the Celtics organization became aware of the relationship in July.

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Udoka said in a statement, "I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down. I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team's decision. Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment."

Ima Udoka became head coach of the Celtics last year after successfully coaching three other NBA teams.