Wyc Grousbeck caught Boston fans, and even Jayson Tatum, off guard when it was revealed that his ownership group intends to put the Celtics up for sale.
On Wednesday, not long after the reported sale was announced, BetOnline released its odds for who will become the next owner of the Celtics — an undertaking expected to command an approximate $4.7 billion price.
Here are a few notable names included, including multiple with previous or current ties to Boston, along with their odds of buying the Boston franchise.
Larry Ellison: 2/1
Larry Ellison is the frontrunner to buy the Celtics on BetOnline’s sportsbook, commanding 2 to 1 odds.