In a surprising move, the ownership group of the reigning NBA champions Boston Celtics, led by Wyc Grousbeck, announced their intention to put the team up for sale. This revelation has sparked speculation about potential buyers, with BetOnline releasing odds for who could become the next owner of the Celtics, with an estimated price of $4.7 billion.
Notable names included in the odds list are Larry Ellison, the frontrunner with 2 to 1 odds, who is a billionaire co-founder of Oracle and has previously attempted to purchase NBA teams. Other familiar Boston names listed are Tom Brady, with 25 to 1 odds, and Steve Pagliuca, who is already a minority owner of the team and has announced his intention to bid for a majority stake.
Furthermore, Fenway Sports Group, with ties to the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC, is also in the running with 6 to 1 odds. The odds list also features other Boston figures such as Robert Kraft, Matt Damon, Ben Affleck, and Mark Wahlberg.
With the potential sale of the Celtics, fans and players like Jayson Tatum are curious about the future direction of the team and hope for minimal changes. As speculation continues, basketball enthusiasts eagerly await news of the new ownership that could impact the future of the storied Boston franchise.
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