Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Celtics Get New Owner; Championships Remain the Objective
The Boston Celtics, a famous basketball team, now has a new owner named Bill Chisholm.
He bought the team for a massive $6.1 billion, which is the most ever paid for a sports team.
Chisholm wants to keep the team winning championships, just like they have in the past.
The old owner, Wyc Grousbeck, will still be involved in running the team.
The key people in charge of the team, like the coach and general manager, are staying in their jobs.
The Celtics have a long history of winning and the new owner is committed to continuing this legacy.
Bill Chisholm's group acquired the Boston Celtics for a record $6.1 billion.
The NBA unanimously approved the ownership change, finalized on Tuesday.
Chisholm emphasized the goal of winning championships, referencing the team's history.
Wyc Grousbeck, the previous owner, will stay on as co-owner, CEO, and alternate governor.
The team's core leadership, including Rich Gotham, Brad Stevens, and Joe Mazzulla, is expected to remain.
- Who
- Bill Chisholm leads the new ownership group; Wyc Grousbeck previously owned the team.
- What
- The Boston Celtics have a new owner.
- When
- The deal was finalized on Tuesday.
- Where
- Boston
- Why
- The team was sold for a record price and a new era begins.
Previous Team Strategy
Future Team Strategy
Financial Strategy
Previous Team Strategy
Outspending opponents to win championships.
Future Team Strategy
A resetting strategy.
- New Owner
- Bill Chisholm
- Purchase Price
- $6.1 billion
- Previous Owner
- Wyc Grousbeck
- Ownership Structure
- Chisholm leads a group, with Grousbeck remaining involved.
- Team Goal
- Win championships
- Team's Most Recent Title
- 2024