After a failed pursuit of the NFL’s Washington Commanders, Jeff Bezos has turned his eyes to one of the NBA’s top franchises.
“In the last few days there’s been some I think legitimate buzz about Jeff Bezos buying the Celtics, and I think it’s real. I think he’s gonna be one of the suitors,” Simmons said. “Which got me thinking, why would Jeff Bezos , when he’s looking at the Celtics, what is he seeing? What does he want? I think the only way it makes sense — I mean, granted, he has a gajillion dollars — but it’s one of the crown-jewel franchises, right? That’s why you get it.
Simmons also said the NBA wants the Celtics to sell for $6 billion, as that is their target fee for expansion teams. “It’s a crazy price, but they’re probably gonna get it,” Simmons said. “They want the $6 billion because they want an expansion teams in Seattle and Vegas — and Mexico City’s kind of looming as the third team — but they want to get $6 billion apiece for the two franchises for expansion, which would mean a check of $400 million to every NBA owner, all 30.”in June that Bezos was “simply outbid” by Josh Harris, the Devils and 76ers owner who bought the NFL team for $6.05 billion.
“The expectation is to sell the time in two parts with 51 percent going fairly soon, 49 percent then closing in second closing. That’s the expectation in 2028,” Grousbeck told CNBC last month. “I’m planning or expecting to stay on until 2028. We’re going to hire bankers and advisers. This is going to be quite the bidding process.”The Mets' topsy-turvy season was all leading up to this
Jeff Bezos with fiancee Lauren Sanchez at the Sun Valley Media and Technology Conference in Idaho on July 10, 2024.Jayson Tatum holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy alongside Jaylen Brown and Kristaps Porzingis after the Celtics win the NBA championship on June 17, 2024.Celtics owner Wyc Grousbeck holds the Larry O'Brien Trophy alongside wife Emilia Fazzalari at the ESPYs on July 11, 2024.
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