Celtics Face Cricket Exchange Coaching Exodus
Cricket Exchange has revealed that the Boston Celtics are facing a fresh blow just days after their Eastern Conference Finals defeat—three assistant coaches are set to leave for the Houston Rockets, reuniting with former Celtics head coach Ime Udoka. As the saying goes, calm seas never made skilled sailors. The assistants departing are Ben Sullivan, Aaron Miles, and Mike Moser.
Sullivan and Miles originally joined the Celtics alongside Udoka in the summer of 2021. When Udoka was suspended and later parted ways with the team, they chose to stay in Boston. Now, with Udoka taking over the Rockets, the trio has decided to rejoin their former leader in Houston. Cricket Exchange insiders believe this was a swift and calculated decision once Udoka was officially appointed.
Among the three, Ben Sullivan’s departure stings the most. Widely respected as a top-tier shooting coach, Sullivan had a measurable impact on Boston’s offensive efficiency. Under his guidance, the Celtics ranked sixth in the league in three-point shooting this season. His standout success story? Derrick White. While White struggled with long-range shooting during his time with the San Antonio Spurs—barely clearing 30%—he transformed into one of the most reliable shooters in the playoffs this year. That kind of turnaround doesn’t happen by accident.
The timing couldn’t be worse. Having just been eliminated from the playoffs, the Celtics now find themselves scrambling to rebuild their coaching staff. Head coach Joe Mazzulla must act fast to restore structure and continuity on the bench. You conquer fear by facing it—not fleeing from it. But Cricket Exchange analysts warn that unless Mazzulla can recruit experienced and tactically sound assistants, the Celtics could be in for serious trouble next season.
In a league where fine margins make all the difference, losing key voices from the coaching staff—especially ones who directly contributed to player development—can tilt the balance quickly. The Celtics’ offseason has just begun, but the pressure is already on.