The Boston Celtics are planning to discipline coach Ime Udoka, probably with a suspension, because of an improper relationship with a member of the organization.

The Boston Celtics are planning to discipline coach Ime Udoka, probably with a suspension, because of an improper relationship with a member of the organization.

The Associated Press was informed on Thursday by two people with knowledge of the situation.

The Associated Press was informed on Thursday by two people with knowledge of the situation.

The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the reigning Eastern Conference champions have not revealed any details publicly.

The people spoke on condition of anonymity because the reigning Eastern Conference champions have not revealed any details publicly. 

The full severity of the penalty, including the duration of any potential ban, has not yet been determined.

The full severity of the penalty, including the duration of any potential ban, has not yet been determined.

However, ESPN stated that it might be handed out as soon as Thursday.

However, ESPN stated that it might be handed out as soon as Thursday.

ESPN first reported on Wednesday night that a suspension was under consideration

ESPN first reported on Wednesday night that a suspension was under consideration 

violation of the franchise’s code of conduct and that Udoka is “likely facing a suspension for the entire 2022-23 season”

violation of the franchise’s code of conduct and that Udoka is “likely facing a suspension for the entire 2022-23 season”