After Michael Jordan and Mark Cuban, Wyc Grousbeck walked on the sales path. A staggering $6.1 billion, with a potential increase to $7.3 billion by 2028. The Boston Celtics have a new owner– Bill Chisholm. However, the focus isn’t only on the franchise’s development, that’s been oddly silent this offseason. Instead, the TD Garden stands in the middle of an important conversation.

The Celtics ownership slashed their towering $540 million payroll down to $239 million, securing nearly $300 million in savings. Yet the prospect of a new arena looms far heavier, with costs soaring past $1 billion. That translates into roughly $700 million in extra expenditure that generates no immediate returns, a staggering burden new owners must confront before daring to move forward.

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