Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was reportedly connected to the Celtics sale, though that doesn't seem very likely after his recent comments.

Jeffrey Lurie, Celtics owner? The Ringer’s Bill Simmons reported last week that the Eagles’ owner was in the running to buy the Boston Celtcs, Lurie’s hometown team. On Opening Night at the Super Bowl,

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie told reporters at Super Bowl Opening Night he’s not interested in buying his hometown Celtics.

With the Boston Celtics up for sale, there had been some speculation that Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie might step in and buy the iconic NBA franchise, but that likely won't be happening. The idea of Lurie buying the team gained a lot of steam on Jan.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie was asked at Super Bowl LIX media day about his reported interest in buying the Boston Celtics.

During Monday night’s Super Bowl Opening Night, Lurie made his first public appearance since the reports emerged. He addressed the speculation, making it clear he has no interest in purchasing the Celtics—or any other sports team.