Celtics name Mazzulla full-time head coach, dropping interim tag
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The Boston Celtics have named Joe Mazzulla their full-time head coach, removing the interim tag with a contract extension in place.
Mazzulla was elevated to the head coach role in September after Ime Udoka was suspended for the entire 2022-23 season for having an intimate relationship with a female member of the franchise's staff.
"As he has shown, Joe is a very talented coach and leader," Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said in a statement announcing the decision. "He has a unique ability to galvanize a room around a mission. We are thankful for the work he has done to help get us to this point, and excited that he has agreed to lead us into the future."
The 34-year-old has guided to the Celtics to Eastern Conference-best 42-17 record this season.
With the interim tag now dropped, Mazzulla is the 19th head coach in Celtics history.
More details to follow.