Since Wyc Grousbeck put the Celtics for sale, things have changed. The initial plans saw him assume control as a governor till 2028. However, those plans couldn’t stick due to complications. That led to some doubts. There was no certainty about the structure of the deal as Bill Chisholm stood over his $6.1 billion acquisition.

But there’s finally some headway.

After finalizing Chisholm’s appointment, the process moved smoothly despite difficulties in locating Grousbeck’s role. The NBA approved the model of the two-part sale a week ago. On Tuesday, money changed hands, and Chisholm officially owned a 51% majority stake in the Shamrocks. But good news for their fans, Grousbeck isn’t going anywhere till 2028.

A recent statement from the Boston Celtics cleared up the roles for the future.

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