Former Celtics Owner Reportedly Leaving Role Much Sooner Than Expected
It looks like Wyc Grousbeck isn’t going to be part of the Boston Celtics’ future after all.
Grousbeck, the Celtics’ majority owner from 2002 to 2025, was expected to remain as the team’s governor until 2028 following the organization’s $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm in March. However, that’s apparently no longer the plan.
On Tuesday, ESPN’s Shams Charania and Ramona Shelburne reported that “Grousbeck will no longer stay on as governor as part of the Boston Celtics’ $6.1 billion sale to Bill Chisholm. Plan had been for Grousbeck to remain through 2028. Chisholm assumes governor title and the transfer will be finalized soon.”
It’s unclear whether Grousbeck was pushed out or decided to leave on his own accord. He may have been dissatisfied with the direction of the franchise after a disappointing offseason that saw Boston dismantle much of its title-winning core from 2024.
While the turn of events is somewhat surprising, it’s not totally unexpected. The same thing happened to Mark Cuban after he sold the Dallas Mavericks, and new owners typically want to do things their way without interference from previous owners.
Still, it will be strange not having Grousbeck be part of the team anymore. He helped steer the club for over two decades, overseeing two championships in 2008 and 2024.
Grousbeck’s departure is another contributing factor to the Celtics’ uncertain future, both on and off the court. With a new owner and a new roster, Boston is undergoing a major transition this year and is in flux entering the 2025-26 season.