Jeffrey Lurie: 'I'm not really interested in acquiring another sports team'

It doesn't sound like Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie plans to add the Boston Celtics to his portfolio.

During Super Bowl Media Night, Lurie poured cold water on the idea of him buying the basketball team that he grew up rooting for. 

“I'm not really interested in acquiring another sports team,” he said, per Reuben Frank of NBC Sports Philadelphia. “I think it's connected because they were my childhood team. I've got a tremendous amount of respect for their whole culture. I sort of see it as like a kindred soul in the NBA.

“Wyc [Grousbeck] has been an outstanding owner. I love the way they've developed that team. We've got to celebrate so many banners over the years. But it's not something that's top of mind. My whole focus is on my love of the Eagles and to win another Super Bowl for Philadelphia. I'm obsessed, as you know.”

Bill Simmons of The Ringer — who is obviously well connected in Celtics world — relayed last month that he had heard that Lurie was among those interested in buying the team: 

Mentioned this near the end of tonight’s podcast: Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie is in the running to buy the Boston Celtics. He’s a Boston native w/ degrees from Clark, Brandeis AND B.U. His first big company was called Chestnut Hill Productions. Huge Celts fan obviously.

— Bill Simmons (@BillSimmons) January 27, 2025

So why did Lurie sell an 8% stake in the Eagles at a valuation of $8.3 billion that was approved in December by the NFL? Perhaps it was part of estate planning for the 73-year-old. Or maybe Lurie is getting his ducks in a row to help fund upgrades to Lincoln Financial Field, potentially including a retractable roof.