The folks over in Philly have some thoughts about this news, and took to the airwaves of Channel 6 ABC Philadelphia to talk about it recently.

According to Bill Simmons, Boston native and Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is one of the finalists to buy the Celtics.

Jeffrey Lurie's Philadelphia Eagles have a chance to secure another Super Bowl ring. The last time they did, they defeated Lurie's hometown team: the New England Patriots. But this week, Lurie's name has been making headlines because of a different Massachusetts team.

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is likely focused on his team’s looming Super Bowl LIX showdown with Kansas City but the confetti for the Eagles’ second NFC Championship in three years had hardly fallen Sunday night when a report made it appear that the 73-year-old businessman has another battle waiting.

Podcaster Bill Simmons of The Ringer says Lurie is on the short list of potential buyers for the Boston Celtics.

One notable name has emerged from the first round of bids to buy the Celtics last week according to Bill Simmons.

When the Philadelphia Eagles won the NFC Championship on Sunday against the Washington Commanders, a Super Bowl berth apparently wasn't the only thing on owner Jeffrey Lurie's mind. According to The Ringer's Bill Simmons,

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has reportedly entered the bidding process for the Boston Celtics, blending his Massachusetts roots with aspirations to expand his sports empire.

The Philadelphia Eagles are off to the Super Bowl, but team owner Jeffrey Lurie may also have the Boston Celtics on his mind.

Philadelphia Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie has been named as a potential buyer for one of the NBA’s original teams, writes Ryan O’Leary for The