Final NBA approval for Boston Celtics reportedly to be approved in next two weeks
According to Sportico, the sale will cross that final finish line "late next week or early the following week," per multiple sources. The vote, comprised of the other 29 team governors, could also end up taking place virtually, with presential meetings not required for the transfer to be approved.
The $6.1 billion sale set records for the valuation of an NBA team at the time of the sale, and will see Chisholm officially take on the mantle as majority owner that also has ArcelorMittal exec Aditya Mittal serving as the second-largest stakeholder in the ownership group.
Private equity group Sixth Street will reportedly also have a major stake in the Celtics new ownership group.
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