Nia Long's Fiancé, Boston Celtics Coach, Ime Udoka, Is Facing Suspension Over An Alleged Affair, And Fans Are Shocked

    Nia Long and Ime Udoka have been together since 2010 and share a son.

    Nia Long's longtime partner, Ime Udoka, is facing cheating allegations — and the internet isn't happy.

    A closeup of Nia and Ime

    News surfaced this week that the Boston Celtics coach had reportedly violated the franchise's code of conduct by having an improper intimate and consensual relationship with a woman on the team staff.

    A closeup of Ime coaching

    He is now allegedly facing disciplinary action from the team, which could mean a potentially long suspension.

    Ime talking to a player on the court

    Nia, who shares a 10-year-old son with Ime, has not yet spoken out about the allegations, but her fans are totally shocked.

    Ime, Nia and their children at an event

    On Twitter, fans rallied behind Nia, sharing their thoughts about the situation:

    Cheating on Nia Long is crazy. https://t.co/iD0Sx2DMRT

    Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images / Via Twitter: @ScottieBeam

    Ime Udoka fumbled Nia Long and the NBA Finals. I’ve never seen an L worse than this one.

    Twitter: @Austin_Kone05 / Via Twitter: @Austin_Kone05

    Cheating on Nia Long is not something a sane man does. Ime Udoka must’ve gotten CTE from coaching Al Horford

    Twitter: @OhhMar24 / Via Twitter: @OhhMar24

    Ime Udoka cheated on Nia Long? Ban him for life.

    First Take/ESPN / Via Twitter: @JomiAdeniran

    Can’t even cap bruh cheating on Nia Long is absolutely ludicrous…as a player i wouldn’t listen to NOTHING he say to me ever again😂

    @AyeyoKEJO / Via Twitter: @AyeyoKEJO
    @LakeShowYo / Via Twitter: @LakeShowYo

    Ime has not yet spoken out about the allegations, but a formal statement about the situation is expected as soon as today.

    Ime poses in front of Celtics banners

    Wishing Nia the best during this difficult time.