Celtics Owner Chisholm Discusses Mazzulla, Stevens, TD Garden Future

Chisholm opens up on his first year as Celtics governor and his vision for the team's leadership and home arena.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 9:03pm

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In a recent interview, Boston Celtics owner Bill Chisholm discussed a range of topics related to the team, including his relationship with head coach Joe Mazzulla and president of basketball operations Brad Stevens, the perception of his cost-cutting moves, and the future of TD Garden as the Celtics' home arena.

Why it matters

As a new majority owner, Chisholm's comments provide insight into his priorities and approach to leading the storied Celtics franchise. His alignment with the team's current leadership and commitment to winning are key factors in maintaining the team's championship-contending status.

The details

Chisholm emphasized his strong working relationship with Mazzulla and Stevens, calling the latter 'the best basketball executive there is.' He acknowledged some short-term roster moves may have been perceived as cost-cutting, but insisted his goal is to win and that the Celtics are not in a 'gap year.' Regarding the team's home arena, Chisholm said the priority is to improve the fan and player experience at TD Garden, but he is open to exploring other options if needed.

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The players

Bill Chisholm

The majority owner and governor of the Boston Celtics, who took over the team in 2025.

Joe Mazzulla

The head coach of the Boston Celtics, who Chisholm praised for his strong working relationship.

Brad Stevens

The president of basketball operations for the Boston Celtics, who Chisholm called 'the best basketball executive there is.'

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What they’re saying

“I feel extremely welcome. I try to find the right balance of being supportive and visible to them without making them feel like I'm looking over their shoulder. I try to be super available, super positive, and I've tried to develop a relationship with all the players, and certainly with [head coach Joe Mazzulla]. We're on the same page, and I'm a huge fan. And [president of basketball operations Brad Stevens] and his team are tremendous.”

— Bill Chisholm, Celtics Owner

“I do not take that for granted. I look around at the owners' meetings and talking to other folks and hear of the challenges they have and the wholesale changes they have to make, not just to their rosters but their management. It is extraordinary here. It's all I know, but I know enough to know this is not normal to have this. I am going to fight and claw and do everything in my power to make sure we keep it going with those guys.”

— Bill Chisholm, Celtics Owner

“I think it's out there, but ultimately I have to prove every day in the near term, medium term, and long term that I want to win, I want to win desperately, and I'm a huge fan. I can understand where some short-term decisions might feel like they're not necessarily headed in that direction, but I put hand on heart and know I'm doing and we're doing the right things to win, and that's what we care about. So, you have to trust in that.”

— Bill Chisholm, Celtics Owner

What’s next

Chisholm and the Celtics organization will continue to evaluate options for improving the fan and player experience at TD Garden, with the goal of keeping the team's home arena in Boston.

The takeaway

Chisholm's comments demonstrate his commitment to maintaining the Celtics' championship-contending status by supporting the team's current leadership and exploring ways to enhance the TD Garden experience. His alignment with Mazzulla and Stevens suggests a stable, long-term vision for the franchise.