Nia Long responds to Ime Udoka's alleged affair and Celtics suspension

The Fatal Affair actress delivered a statement to PEOPLE after her fiancé, Ime Udoka, was suspended for an alleged affair with a staff member.

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2011 brought them Kez Sunday Udoka.

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Long has a 21-year-old son with actor Massai Dorsey.

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The Celtics announced Udoka's ban Thursday.

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Udoka violated "Squad policies," hence his future with the team is uncertain.

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ESPN stated Udoka had a "Relationship with a franchise employee.

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"Udoka later addressed the purported relationship with ESPN's Malika Andrews.

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