The Boston Celtics have extended their head coach’s contract, announcing Friday in a press release that Joe Mazzulla has officially signed a new multiyear deal with the club. “We are very excited that Joe has agreed to extend with the Celtics,” president of basketball operations Brad Stevens said in a statement. “He understands the job and has a passion for the Celtics that is only rivaled by our most die-hard fans. He’s worked hard and accomplished amazing things in his first three years as a head coach — including averaging over 60 wins per season and winning the 2024 NBA Championship. “Joe is a gifted leader who brings a consistent commitment to learning, improving, and maximizing each day we get to compete for the Boston Celtics.” Mazzulla, who joined the Celtics’ coaching staff in 2019 as an assistant, was unexpectedly thrust into the head coaching role ahead of the 2022-23 season when the club suspended Ime Udoka. Udoka never returned to the team, resulting in Mazzulla earning the position permanently.
