Boston Celtics officially change hands to new owner Chisholm

BOSTON, Mass. (WLNE) — The sale of the Boston Celtics to a group led by Bill Chisholm has been finalized.

The sale cost more than $6.1 billion.

The finalization was just confirmed in a press released from the C’s.

The NBA approved the deal unanimously last week.

Chisholm takes ownership of at least 51-percent of the team, with full control coming by 2028.

In a statement, Chisholm says quote, “We are committed to building on the legacy of the Celtics and raising banners.”