The official transfer of ownership for the Boston Celtics is expected to receive final approval this week, as the NBA’s Board of Governors convenes in Las Vegas, reports Adam Himmelsbach of The Boston Globe.
The league’s endorsement would finalize the sale of the franchise to William Chisholm, marking the beginning of a new era in Boston basketball.
Despite the timing being far from ideal – with star forward Jayson Tatum sidelined due to an Achilles injury and the team grappling with financial constraints tied to the league’s second tax apron – Celtics president of basketball operations Brad Stevens expressed confidence in Chisholm’s leadership and calm demeanor amid the challenges.
“He didn’t take over at the easiest of times when you talk about the second apron issues that we talked about the other day, and Tatum’s injury, and everything else,” Stevens said. “But he’s so level-headed and he’s got such a good way about him. I’m really excited to have him around.”
Tatum’s injury has already influenced key roster decisions, including the departure of several high-salary players, as the team adjusts to both cap implications and shifting competitive priorities.
Nonetheless, Stevens emphasized that Chisholm remains enthusiastic about stepping into his role as majority owner and is committed to guiding the franchise through this transitional phase with patience and purpose.
With the Board of Governors vote on the horizon, Chisholm’s approval seems to be a formality – one that will officially install him at the helm of one of the NBA’s most storied franchises, even as it enters a complex and uncertain stretch.
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