Boston Celtics extend Mazzulla's coaching contract
Celtics' Joe Mazzulla Extends Stay as Head Coach, Secures Multiyear Contract
Joe Mazzulla, the 37-year-old American head coach of the Boston Celtics, has signed a multiyear contract extension, as announced on August 8, 2025. The exact length and financial details of the new deal remain undisclosed.
Mazzulla took over as head coach in September 2022, stepping up after Ime Udoka was suspended for violating team policy. Since then, his tenure has been marked by impressive results.
In his three seasons as head coach, Mazzulla has led the Celtics to a formidable 182-64 regular-season record and a 33-17 playoff record. The team has consistently excelled, with at least 57 wins in each of his seasons and topping 60 wins in the last two seasons.
Under Mazzulla's guidance, the Celtics clinched the 2024 NBA Championship, making him the youngest head coach to win the NBA Finals since Bill Russell in 1969. Last season, the team went 61-21 and secured the second seed in the Eastern Conference. The following season, Boston went 64-18 and brought home the championship trophy.
Brad Stevens, the Celtics president of basketball operations, praised Mazzulla's leadership, basketball understanding, and passion for the franchise. Stevens expressed his excitement about the contract extension, expressing confidence in Mazzulla's ability to lead the team.
Mazzulla, in a statement, expressed his gratitude, mentioning the players he coached and his anticipation for competing for the Celtics and the city of Boston. He is recognised as a gifted leader with a consistent commitment to learning, improving, and maximising each day with the Boston Celtics.
Despite the strong regular season performance, the Celtics faced a tough loss in the Eastern Conference finals last season, falling to Miami. The upcoming 2025-26 season may prove to be challenging for the team, as star player Jayson Tatum is recovering from an Achilles injury and could miss the entire season, and several veterans have been traded away.
Regardless, the Celtics and their dedicated fan base can look forward to Mazzulla's continued leadership and the pursuit of more championships.
Mazzulla's successful tenure with the Boston Celtics included leading the team to the 2024 NBA Championship and a 33-17 playoff record over three seasons, setting a strong foundation for the upcoming basketball season, particularly in the NBA. With Mazzulla's multiyear contract extension, he will continue coaching the Celtics in sports, striving towards more victories and championships.
