Nia Long

2022 - 9 - 22

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'Improper relationship': NBA rocked as reason for Celtics coach's ... (Fox Sports)

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is facing the possibility of a monster ban for having an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member ...

“Celtics coach Ime Udoka had an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff. If Udoka is suspended for a significant amount of time, it would be a blow to the Celtics, who thought they had their coach of the present — and future. Suns vice chairman Jahm Najafi and PayPal CEO Dan Schulman said they didn’t want him to return, and LeBron James and Chris Paul also previously spoke out saying the punishment wasn’t harsh enough.

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Nia Long posts about “enlightenment” amid Ime Udoka suspension ... (HITC)

Boston Celtics coach Ime Udoka is reportedly facing disciplinary suspension, according to an ESPN report on Wednesday.

And there’s a reason for that because I don’t know that I need to say ‘I do’ to prove to you that I love you. But also, what does marriage really [mean] that you own me now and I own you? That is beautiful and it’s fantastical and it’s dreamy and it’s every girl’s fantasy to have that moment. I don’t get that part.” “I understand the religious aspect of marriage. Long has another son called Massai from a previous relationship.

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Twitter is absolutely flabbergasted at Celtics' Ime Udoka cheating on ... (ClutchPoints)

Twitter absolutely could not believe that former NBA player and Celtics head coach Ime Udoka was cheating on his wife Nia Long.

And Twitter is not going to tolerate the fact that he cheated on Nia Long. The NBA is not going to tolerate Udoka’s actions with a Celtics staffer. Twitter really didn’t hold back when it came to the Ime Udoka news. Not the best finish to a year. if it’s one thing a man will find, it’s the audacity. [September 22, 2022]

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Celtics Coach Ime Udoka 'Improper Relationship'; Actress Nia Long ... (Sports Illustrated)

Celtics coach Odoka is accused of having "an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff.

[Shams Charania](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1572810579105939457) then report more specifically that the issue is about Odoka having "an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a female member of the team staff." [Robert Sarver's piggish behavior in charge of the Phoenix Suns](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/phoenix-pig-suns-for-sale-via-offensive-owner-robert-sarver-selfish-explanation-lebron-james-chris-paul), a controversy that has him now being nudged into selling the team. Watching Luka Doncic play for the Slovenian national team the last few summers has been a treat for Dallas Mavericks fans. [Cowboys / Mavs / Fish on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/FishSports) [FishSports on Twitter](https://twitter.com/fishsports) [Cuban's overseeing of "improper conduct among employees in the Dallas Mavericks front office'](https://www.si.com/nba/mavericks/news/another-mark-cuban-clean-up-everything-fine-luka-doncic-dallas-mavs-news)' that led to him donating (rather than being fined) $10 million to domestic-violence organizations.

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How long has Nia Long been engaged? (HITC)

After one year of dating, the Fatal Affair actress and former Basketball player welcomed their first son Kez Udoka. In 2015, Nia Long and Ime Udoka got engaged ...

That is beautiful and it’s fantastical and it’s dreamy and it’s every girl’s fantasy to have that moment. And there’s a reason for that because I don’t know that I need to say ‘I do’ to prove to you that I love you. that you own me now and I own you?

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Nia Long's Fiance Ime Udoka Could Be Suspended By Boston ... (ETCanada.com)

Ime Udoka, the fiance of actress Nia Long, could reportedly face a one-year suspension from the NBA. Boston Celtics head coach Udoka is accused of having an ...

Udoka — who formerly played for the Nigeria national team and NBA franchises including the Los Angeles Lakers, New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurts — was hired as the Celtics’ head coach last year. A report from [ESPN](https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34639780/boston-celtics-coach-ime-udoka-facing-potential-disciplinary-action-team-violation-sources-say) adds that Udoka could be suspended for the entire 2022-23 NBA season. READ MORE:

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Actress Nia Long seemingly responds amid Ime Udoka affair scandal (pennlive.com)

Actress Nia Long is never in the news for anything negative and the one time she is, it's because of a cheating scandal involving her longtime partner, ...

[Celtics consider suspending head coach Ime Udoka over relationship with staffer: reports](https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2022/09/celtics-consider-suspending-head-coach-ime-udoka-over-relationship-with-staffer-reports.html) [Khloe Kardashian tearfully announces Baby no. 9 by [the healing and wellness-based account Omology](https://www.instagram.com/omology_/?hl=en), features sunlight hitting trees in a lush forest with an accompanying message that focuses on finding light after “darkness.” “When you see people change their whole life and start walking down a path of enlightenment, hugging trees, connecting with nature, loving themselves, embracing positivity, letting that light shine, understand one thing: that light that you see, understand one thing about that light: they had to go into the darkness to get it. [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2022/09/22/nia-longs-instagram-features-cryptic-clip-amid-ime-udoka-scandal/). [New York Post](https://nypost.com/2022/09/22/nia-longs-instagram-features-cryptic-clip-amid-ime-udoka-scandal/), the [video](https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiTnVZFDHJs/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=938b8305-7c1f-40e5-88e8-423db6edbccb) which was originally shared on Sept. [Celtics Coach Ime Udoka](https://www.pennlive.com/sports/2022/09/celtics-consider-suspending-head-coach-ime-udoka-over-relationship-with-staffer-reports.html).

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Nia Long, Ime Udoka Hadn't Planned Wedding Before Scandal ... (Us Weekly)

Nia Long got engaged to former NBA star Ime Udoka in 2015 after five years together — relationship timeline.

[Udoka was reportedly accused of “improper” conduct](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/nia-longs-fiance-ime-udoka-facing-suspension-from-nba-report/). [not needing to get married to feel fulfilled](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/mark-ruffalo-ryan-gosling-male-celebrities-proud-feminists/) in her personal life. [walked down the aisle](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-couples-who-took-a-break-before-getting-married/), Udoka and the Boyz n the Hood star have been each other’s biggest supporters. When the Oregon native was [named head coach of the Boston Celtics](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/im-dating-an-athlete-20092610/) in 2021, Long said she would “never forget” the special moment. It was the best moment and the sweetest surprise ever,” she gushed. When the actress learned she was expecting, she couldn’t contain her excitement.

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Twitter throws its full support behind Nia Long over alleged Ime ... (New York Post)

As news broke Wednesday that Celtics coach Ime Udoka had allegedly engaged in a reltationship with a female staffer, many took to Twitter to air their ...

The Athletic’s Shams Charania [also reported](https://twitter.com/ShamsCharania/status/1572810579105939457) that the “improper intimate and consensual relationship” has been regarded as “a violation of franchise’s code of conduct.” Some Twitter users looked to [the six-game series versus the Warriors](https://nypost.com/2022/06/16/warriors-topple-celtics-in-game-6-to-win-2022-nba-finals/) when weighing in on current events. [is said to be mulling a potential resignation](https://nypost.com/2022/09/22/ime-udoka-considering-resigning-in-wake-of-celtics-scandal/), sources [told Sports Illustrated](https://twitter.com/SIChrisMannix/status/1572975729868181504) on Thursday.

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Everything we know so far in the reported Ime Udoka, Celtics ... (For The Win)

What we know so far about Udoka having an improper relationship with someone in Boston. He was engaged to actress Nia Long.

[Long and Udoka apparently met](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/06/celtics-warriors-nia-long-ime-udoka-fiancee) in 2010 while he was an assistant with the San Antonio Spurs, got engaged in 2015. [She rooted him on hard](https://ftw.usatoday.com/2022/04/celtics-ime-udoka-nia-long-fiancee) during the Celtics’ run last season. While no final decision has been made, internal discussions have included scenarios that would keep Udoka out for the entirety of the 2022-23 season, sources said.

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Nia Long Speaks Out After Fiancé Ime Udoka Is Suspended From ... (E! Online)

Nia Long broke her silence after her fiancé, Ime Udoka, was suspended for the 2022-2023 season as head coach of the Boston Celtics for violating team ...

[violations of team policies](https://www.eonline.com/news/1347616/nia-longs-fiance-ime-udoka-speaks-out-after-being-suspended-as-boston-celtics-coach)" in a Sept. "I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team's decision." [issued an apology and took accountability for his actions](https://www.eonline.com/news/1347616/nia-longs-fiance-ime-udoka-speaks-out-after-being-suspended-as-boston-celtics-coach). "I want to apologize to our players, fans, the entire Celtics organization, and my family for letting them down," he said in a statement to ESPN reporter Malika Andrews Sept. "The "The outpouring of love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me," she said in a statement to E!

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Celtics' Ime Udoka Allegedly Cheated On Wife-To-Be Nia Long With ... (Narcity)

Ime Udoka, head coach for the Boston Celtics, is facing a year of suspension after news broke that he allegedly had an affair with a female staff member.

"Nia Long has an 100% approval rating with Black America and Ime Udoka is about to understand that." \u201cNia Long has an 100% approval rating with Black America and Ime Udoka is about to understand that.\u201d— Van Lathan Jr (@Van Lathan Jr) \u201cCan\u2019t even cap bruh cheating on Nia Long is absolutely ludicrous\u2026as a player i wouldn\u2019t listen to NOTHING he say to me ever again\ud83d\ude02\u201d— Kerryon Johnson (@Kerryon Johnson)

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Nia Long Thanks Fans for 'Outpouring of Support' Following Fiance ... (Us Weekly)

Nia Long's fiance, Ime Udoka, has been suspended as coach of the Boston Celtic amid infidelity allegations — details.

[The Soul Food star and Udoka welcomed son Kez](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-moms/news/nia-long-gives-birth-to-son-kez-sunday-udoka-20111011/) in 2011 and [the athlete popped the question](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/nia-long-engaged-to-boyfriend-ime-udoka-2015265/) four years later. … I don’t know that I need that to feel like I’m in a partnership that’s working.” And there’s a reason for that, because I don’t know that I need to say, ‘I do’ to prove to you that I love you. [news broke that the Boston Celtics head coach allegedly had an affair](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/boston-celtics-coach-ime-udoka-suspended-amid-alleged-affair/) with another member of the organization. “The Boston Celtics announced today that the team has suspended Head Coach Ime Udoka for the 2022-23 season for violations of team policies,” the team announced in an official press release on Thursday, September 22, per [USA Today](https://go.skimresources.com/?id=113056X1571641&isjs=1&jv=15.3.0-stackpath&sref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usmagazine.com%2Fcelebrity-news%2Fnews%2Fboston-celtics-coach-ime-udoka-suspended-amid-alleged-affair%2F&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.usatoday.com%2Fstory%2Fsports%2Fnba%2Fceltics%2F2022%2F09%2F22%2Fime-udoka-suspended-boston-celtics-entire-2022-23-nba-season%2F8086011001%2F&xs=1&xtz=240&xuuid=c4f7f1883a85b2fd21ef67f689355990&abp=1&xcust=xid%3Afr1663948233155ebj&cci=40f54f23c2f57ac1ededc3685d4874d2). The alleged relationship was not only considered “improper” by the franchise but is also a violation of the NBA’s code of conduct. That is beautiful and it’s fantastical and it’s dreamy and it’s every girl’s fantasy to have that moment. “When you see people change their whole life and start walking down a path of enlightenment — I’m talking about hugging trees, connecting with nature, loving themselves, embracing positivity, letting that light shine,” her caption read. [she and Udoka had no plans to actually tie the knot](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/pictures/celebrity-couples-who-never-got-married-photos/). “Out of respect for everyone involved, I will have no further comment.” “The outpouring love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,” the Best Man star, 51, said in a statement to Us Weekly on Friday, September 23. “

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Nia Long breaks her silence on her Boston Celtics coach fiance's ... (Daily Mail)

Boston Celtics head coach Ime Udoka's longtime fiancé Nia Long was reportedly blindsided by his reported affair with a female member of the team's staff.

She is well known for keeping clear of scandal, and only ever appearing in the press for her acting roles or activism She also has another son from a previous relationship. Nia Long with fiance Ime Udoka in 2017. American sweetheart: Long shot to fame in roles like Lisa Wilkes in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air and Brandi in Boyz In The Hood. - She also starred in Boyz In The Hood, Soul Food and Big Momma's House, and is a civil rights activist - Long became a household name and American treasure as Lisa Wilkes in the Fresh Prince of Bel Air

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Nia Long issues statement following Ime Udoka suspension (Boston.com)

Actress Nia Long made a statement following the suspension of longtime partner Ime Udoka for an alleged affair with a Celtics staffer.

“I am sorry for putting the team in this difficult situation, and I accept the team’s decision. On May 30, Long shared a video of her celebrating as Udoka and the Celtics advanced to the NBA Finals. [Essence’s “Yes Girl” podcast](https://www.essence.com/love/nia-long-on-marriage/). [According to The Boston Globe](https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/12/18/sports/ime-udoka-boston-celtics/), Long and Udoka talked in a hotel lobby until 1 a.m., then went to dinner the next night at an Italian restaurant in the North End. “The outpouring [of] love and support from family, friends and the community during this difficult time means so much to me,” Long said. At the time, Long was filming a pilot for NBC, and Udoka, then a player with the Sacramento Kings, was playing the Celtics.

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