The sale of the Boston Celtics is nearing completion and is expected to be finalized within the next two weeks, according to a report by Sportico.
The franchise, which was sold in May to private equity investor William Chisholm for $6.1 billion, is on track to complete the highest-valued team sale in North American sports history.
Three sources familiar with the transaction told Sportico that the deal is expected to close late next week or early the following week, though they were not authorized to speak publicly.
Once complete, the sale will officially transfer control from Boston Basketball Partners LLC to Chisholm, marking a significant shift for the Celtics ahead of their 80th NBA season.
Boston enters the 2025–26 campaign looking to bounce back after a second-round playoff exit to the New York Knicks.
The defending champions from 2024 were eliminated in six games after star forward Jayson Tatum suffered a season-ending Achilles injury.
Despite falling short of back-to-back titles, the Celtics posted another strong regular season and secured their 11th consecutive playoff berth.
Chisholm’s purchase signals an aggressive new era for the franchise, with eyes on both basketball dominance and long-term commercial expansion.
The team’s front office remains led by Brad Stevens, who oversaw a draft that added Spanish forward Hugo Gonzalez at No. 28 and French prospect Noah Penda, later dealt for two second-round picks and the rights to Max Shulga and Amari Williams.
Boston’s current roster still features Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, and Payton Pritchard, with Tatum recovering from surgery.
Veteran Al Horford remains unsigned, and the club recently acquired Anfernee Simons from Portland as part of its offseason moves.
