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Bill Chisholm has a deal in place to purchase the Boston Celtics at a record $6.1 billion valuation. Chisholm spoke extensively with Brad Stevens last week before the Grousbeck family accepted his bid. Chisholm made it clear he has no intention of disrupting the current state of the franchise as perennial title contenders. "It's the most incredible feeling to think that maybe … [Read more...] about Bill Chisholm Spoke At Length With Brad Stevens Before Grousbecks Accepted $6.1B Bid

The Boston Celtics are considered more likely to trade away Kristaps Porzingis or Jrue Holiday at some point as opposed to Derrick White, league sources tell Jake Fischer. The Celtics acquired White at the 2022 trade deadline from the San Antonio Spurs while Porizingis and Holiday arrived during the 2023 offseason. "White would seemingly generate the most trade value of the … [Read more...] about Celtics More Likely To Trade Kristaps Porzingis, Jrue Holiday Than Derrick White

The sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by Bill Chisholm could lead the NBA to change its ownership rules concerning private equity. Sixth Street Partners is buying into the Celtics at the maximum allowable percentage of 20 percent, which is more than Chisholm's contribution. Chisholm will either need to bring in additional investors where Sixth Street no longer buys … [Read more...] about Sixth Street Attempting To Buy Bigger Stakes In Celtics Than Bill Chisholm

Brad Stevens doesn't expect the front office of the Boston Celtics to undergo much change as a group led by Bill Chisholm is expected to take over as majority owners this offseason. "I never really gave my two cents (throughout the sale process) because that's not my role," Stevens said while addressing a small group of reporters at Celtics shootaround in Phoenix. "It's their … [Read more...] about Brad Stevens Expects Celtics’ Front Office To Continue ‘Business As Usual’ Under Bill Chisholm

The Boston Celtics listed Jayson Tatum as doubtful against the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday due to a sprained left ankle. Tatum suffered the injury on Monday against the Kings. Tatum said after the game that the ankle was "just sore." … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Doubtful Wednesday Versus Suns With Sprained Ankle

Jayson Tatum left the Boston Celtics' 113-95 win over the Sacramento Kings in the third quarter with a sprained left ankle. Tatum said after the game that the ankle was "just sore" and that the Celtics are going to be "cautious." Joe Mazzulla was optimistic about the prognosis after the game. "I literally just asked him how he was doing, and he said, 'OK,'" Mazzulla said. … [Read more...] about Jayson Tatum Leaves Celtics’ Win With Sprained Ankle, Says He’s ‘Just Sore’

Bill Chisholm, managing partner of Symphony Technology Group, has reached an agreement to purchase the Boston Celtics at a $6.1 billion valuation. This is the largest sale of a North American sports franchise. Chisholm grew up on the North Shore of Massachusetts and is a lifelong Celtics fan. The Celtics had been put up for sale by the Grousbeck family this past summer. The … [Read more...] about Bill Chisholm To Purchase Celtics At $6.1B Valuation

Jaylen Brown is set to miss at least two games due to a bone bruise with posterior impingement in his right knee. Brown missed the Celtics' game against the Jazz on Friday night and will miss Sunday's game against the Blazers. Brown will be re-evaluated on Monday. … [Read more...] about Jaylen Brown Out At Least Two Games With Knee Injury

Outgoing Boston Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck said that neither he, nor incoming owner Bill Chisholm, will force changes to the team due to impending luxury tax bills. Grousbeck said it's restrictions on roster building as a second apron team that fill force Boston to make changes. "Let me put a pin in that balloon too," Grousbeck said when asked about the challenges of staying … [Read more...] about Outgoing Celtics Owner Wyc Grousbeck: Basketball Penalties Will Drive Changes, Not Tax Bill