May 14, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics guard Jaylen Brown (7) controls the ball from New York Knicks forward OG Anunoby (8) in the second half during game five of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images / Bob DeChiara-Imagn Images

"If Wayne Gretzky could be traded, anything could happen" - Larry Bird believed the Celtics could trade him at the end of his career originally appeared on Basketball Network.

Chisholm's first order of business as new owner was to extend head coach Joe Mazzulla, signing him to a multi-year contract. Mazzulla has been somewhat of a polarizing figure in Beantown. He was heavily criticized for the Celtics' playoff flameout in 2023, but was largely revered for leading the team to a title the following season.

Star Boston Celtics forward Jaylen Brown is back on a basketball court for the first time (that we know of, anyway) since getting knee surgery this offseason. And by most accounts, the Georgia native has been looking much more like his former, springy, athletic self while he has been putting in the work ahead of the NBA's 2025-26 regular season.

Paul Pierce said there was an "intense moment" between Kevin Garnett and Kendrick Perkins during a team meeting during the 2008-09 season.

While the Celtics are giving up the best player in the deal, they're getting back a bevy of draft capital that they can use in the future to move up in the 2026 NBA Draft or go all-in on acquiring a new star player once Tatum returns from injury.

During his time suiting up for the Celtics, Conlon wore only jersey No. 30 and put up 7.8 points 4.4 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game.

Another returning name is Rob Hale, who was also a minority owner. He is the founder and CEO of Granite Telecommunications. He was complimentary of Chisholm after the sale was announced a few months ago and has been a known Celtics co-owner throughout the sales process.