Jeffrey Lurie, the owner of the Philadelphia Eagles, is reportedly interested in buying the Boston Celtics. Lurie, a lifelong Boston sports fan, is considering purchasing a majority stake in the franchise, which is currently valued at $5 to $6 billion. This potential deal comes after Lurie sold an 8% share of the Eagles in December, raising $664 million. Lurie has a history of successful ownership, transforming the Eagles into a Super Bowl contender.
Back in June, soon after the Celtics won their 18th NBA title, Boston Basketball Partners announced they planned to sell the franchise.Lurie grew up in Boston and was a huge fan of all Boston teams as a kid. He attended Clark University in Worcester for undergrad, earned his master’s from Boston University and received a doctorate from Brandeis University in Waltham.
The Celtics have been owned since 2002 by Boston Basketball Partners, a large group of New England investors. The franchise is valued at $6 billion, according to Forbes. According to CelticsWire, the Celtics franchise has a price tag in the $5 to $6 billion range, and Boston Basketball Partners plans to sell 51% of the franchise now and the remaining 49% in 2028.Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck said in November he plans to run the franchise through 2028 when the deal is finalized,
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