Boston Celtics Sell for $6.1 Billion

The Boston Celtics have been sold for a valuation of $6.1 billion, the largest professional sports franchise sale in the history of North America. The buyer, Bill Chisholm of Symphony Technology Group will purchase the team from Wyc Grousbeck, who has owned the Celtics since 2002.

Shams Charania of ESPN broke the news today.

The Celtics won their 18th NBA Championship this past June. They are the league’s reigning champions.