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Bill Chisholm Takes the Helm of the Celtics With a Championships-First Mandate

In his first public remarks, the $6.1 billion buyer stressed firm accountability alongside continuity in the front office.

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

  • Chisholm said he is the accountable governor with final say on decisions, outlining a consensus-driven approach that leaves basketball calls to Brad Stevens.
  • Wyc Grousbeck shifts to CEO and alternate governor after his stake fell below the 15% governor threshold, with Aditya Mittal joining the managing board as an alternate governor.
  • The NBA unanimously approved the record transaction last month, completing the first stage of a two-part sale that is slated to finish in 2028.
  • Boston retooled to get below the second apron by trading Jrue Holiday and Kristaps Porziņģis and letting veterans depart, moves Stevens framed as restoring flexibility and Grousbeck said would have happened regardless of the sale.
  • With Jayson Tatum recovering from a ruptured Achilles and likely out most of the season, Chisholm voiced support for exploring a WNBA team for Boston and expressed satisfaction with TD Garden as the team’s home.