Jeff Bezos x Celtics…that would be one hell of a connection.
Once upon a time, cultural icon and billionaire Jeff Bezos tried to buy the NFL's Washington Commanders, but as we all know, the opportunity passed. slide With the NBA's Boston Celtics up for sale, Bezos has his eye on a new prized possession: one of sports' most legendary franchises. (RELATED: Caitlin Clark continues historic season by breaking WNBA rookie record again)
Bill Simmons, a basketball celebrity Podcasts On Monday, he reported that Bezos was interested in buying the Celtics, after the Grousbeck family put the franchise up for sale after the team won the NBA title in June.
“There's been rumors going around for the last few days about Jeff Bezos buying the Celtics, which I believe is true, and I believe he would be one of the suitors,” Simmons said. “And it got me thinking: Jeff Bezos is looking at the Celtics, but what is he looking at? What does he want?”
Jeff Bezos is reportedly interested in buying the Celtics. Bill Simmons
“There have been rumors going around for the last few days that Jeff Bezos is going to buy the Celtics, and I think that's true. I think he'll be one of the bidders.”
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Could Jeff Bezos buy the Boston Celtics?Bill Simmons Here's what he's heard about the team being sold and how it relates to the price of a future expansion franchise: pic.twitter.com/HI7KyUIanj
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That's certainly interesting…