NBA approves sale of Boston Celtics to private equity mogul Bill Chisholm for record $6.1 billion
Bill Chisholm takes over as Celtics governor after a $6.1 billion sale, with Wyc Grousbeck remaining CEO and alternate governor through 2027-28, marking a major leadership shift.
- Wyc Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor of the Boston Celtics after the team's sale to Bill Chisholm, according to ESPN.
- Bill Chisholm, who purchased the Celtics for $6.1 billion, will assume Grousbeck's role earlier than planned, according to ESPN.
- Chisholm aims to prioritize basketball assets while working with the existing team staff, as mentioned by Celtics president Brad Stevens.
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NBA approves $6.1-billion sale of Boston Celtics
NEW YORK, United States — The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed. “The NBA Board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the controlling interests in the Boston Celtics to an investor group led by Bill Chisholm,” the league said in a brief statement. “The transaction is expected to close shortly.” RE…
Celtics change hands in US$6.1bil deal, NBA gives full approval
NEW YORK: The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record US$6.1 billion was agreed. © New Straits Times Press (M) Bhd
Celtics Sale Takes Major Step Forward
The sale of the Boston Celtics has taken a huge step toward completion. On Wednesday, August 13, the NBA released a statement confirming it had “unanimously approved” the sale of the franchise.Chisholm leads an investor group that has paid $6.1 billion to purchase the Celtics from the Grousbeck family.“NEW YORK, Aug. 13. The NBA board of Governors has unanimously approved the sale of the controlling interests in the Boston Celtics to an investor…

NBA approves $6.1bn sale of Boston Celtics
The NBA on Wednesday approved the sale of the Boston Celtics to an investment group led by Bill Chisholm, five months after the deal worth a then-record $6.1 billion was agreed.
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