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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Frank Pingue

NBA champions Boston Celtics agree record-breaking $6.1bn sale

The reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics have agreed to a $6.1 billion sale to a group headed by private equity firm Symphony Technology Group co-founder William Chisholm, the team said on Thursday.

The sale, which is still pending approval from the NBA Board of Governors, would break the record for most expensive sports team purchase in North America, eclipsing the $6.05 billion paid for the NFL's Washington Commanders in 2023.

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