Jeff Bezos Rumored As A Potential Suitor To Purchase NBA Franchise

After being valued at approximately $4.7 billion after winning the NBA Finals according to Forbes , Boston Basketball Partners LLC , which is a group that includes Wyc Grousbeck , who is the majority owner, announced they are selling the Boston Celtics with some key bordering factors .

“The expectation is to sell the team in two parts: 51 percent going fairly soon, 49 percent then closing in a second closing in 2028. " Grousbeck said.

Now rumors have begun circulating that Amazon CEO and iconic businessman Jeff Bezos may have some intensified interest in purchasing the team. According to Bill Simmons .

“In the last few days, there’s been some legitimate buzz about Jeff Bezos buying the Celtics, and I think it’s real. I think he’s going to be one of the suitors.” Simmons said.

It’s unknown how Bezos would approach the purchase. Especially with how Grousbeck specified the breakdown of how they’d like to sell the team off. The expectation is that there will be a serious bidding process for the team.

There will also be financial implications for whoever purchases the team. The Celtics are set to pay historic luxury tax penalties as soon as 2025. Brad Stevens brought back the bulk of last year's championship roster.

Nonetheless, it paves the way for some very interesting developments over the coming weeks and possible months as Grousbeck continues to try and sell the Boston Celtics.

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