Overview
- The Boston Celtics are set to be sold for $6.1 billion, marking the most expensive control sale in U.S. sports history.
- Aditya Mittal, CEO of ArcelorMittal, has committed $1 billion to the purchase, becoming the likely second-largest stakeholder.
- William Chisholm will assume the role of team governor after the 2027–28 season, with Mittal potentially serving as alternate governor.
- The deal, initially agreed upon in March 2025, required weeks of fundraising to close the financial gap, now resolved with Mittal's investment.
- The transaction awaits NBA board of governors' approval, expected in mid-2025, with existing minority owners like Sixth Street remaining involved.