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Boston Celtics Sold for $6.1 Billion, a Record Price for Pro Sports

  • A group led by Bill Chisholm is buying the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, according to the team's ownership announcement.
  • Private equity firm Sixth Street will invest over $1 billion in the new ownership group, as stated by a source familiar with the matter.
  • Wyc Grousbeck, the current CEO and governor, will continue in his roles until the 2027-2028 season, as reported by the ownership group.
  • Chisholm expressed his commitment to the Celtics and Boston, saying, 'I understand how important the Celtics are to the city of Boston.
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The columnist Martin Leclerc analyses a change of trend at the head of the sports teams by taking the example of the Boston Celtics.

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The Boston Celtics are set to undergo a change of ownership. In a historic move for North American sports, William "Bill" Chisholm is set to become the new owner of the Boston Celtics. His group of investors has agreed to a $6.1 billion deal, setting an all-time record for the acquisition of a sports franchise in North America. A native of Georgetown, just 30 kilometers north of Boston, Chisholm embodies the American dream of a local kid turned …

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Forbes broke the news in United States on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
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