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Bill Chisholm Acquires Celtics for $6.1 Billion

11/27/2025

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Bill Chisholm acquired the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, narrowly outbidding Stan Middleman by less than $100 million.
The sale comprises the first tranche, with remaining shares valued at about $7.4 billion.
Stan Middleman offered over $6 billion, the second-place bidder.
Chisholm faced skepticism about his financial capability but asserted he had the funds and would finalize his investor group.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) approved the deal in August.

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Bill Chisholm acquired the Boston Celtics for $6.1 billion, narrowly outbidding Stan Middleman by less than $100 million.
The sale comprises the first tranche, with remaining shares valued at about $7.4 billion.
Stan Middleman offered over $6 billion, the second-place bidder.
Chisholm faced skepticism about his financial capability but asserted he had the funds and would finalize his investor group.
The National Basketball Association (NBA) approved the deal in August.