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Bill Chisholm Takes Charge as Celtics Lead Governor

At his first media session, Chisholm set priorities spanning roster flexibility, arena plans, WNBA ambitions.

Boston Celtics co-owner Wyc Grousbeck, left, stands with William Chisholm, right, who agreed to buy the team for about $6 billion last month, during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)
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Overview

  • The NBA-approved $6.1 billion sale closed last month, with Aditya Mittal joining the group as an investor and alternate governor and Wyc Grousbeck staying on as CEO and alternate governor.
  • Chisholm said he is the accountable governor with final say on decisions, while keeping Rich Gotham and Brad Stevens in their roles leading business and basketball operations.
  • He expressed interest in bringing a WNBA franchise to Boston, noting he has engaged the league and that any move would follow its formal process.
  • Addressing arena questions, Chisholm praised TD Garden, emphasized the Celtics and Bruins belong together, and pointed to a lease that runs through the 2035–36 season.
  • The team reset its payroll below the second apron with key departures this summer, and Jayson Tatum continues Achilles rehab without a timetable, shaping expectations for 2025–26.