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Bill Chisholm Takes Majority Control of Celtics, Pledges Title Focus and Continuity

He sets a clear mandate: championships through Stevens-led decisions with second-apron flexibility.

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

  • NBA governors unanimously approved the record $6.1 billion sale, installing Chisholm as lead governor with final say on decisions.
  • Wyc Grousbeck remains as CEO and alternate governor, with Rich Gotham, Brad Stevens and coach Joe Mazzulla continuing in their roles.
  • Boston trimmed payroll to escape second-apron limits, trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis and losing veterans Al Horford and Luke Kornet, with flexibility cited as the priority.
  • Jayson Tatum is recovering from surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon, creating near-term uncertainty for the 2025–26 season.
  • Chisholm voiced interest in a future Boston WNBA team and said TD Garden works well as arena options are evaluated, while the two-stage purchase is set to finalize in 2028 with added capital from investor Aditya Mittal.