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A new figure has emerged in the impending purchase of the Boston Celtics, and this one has major ties to Worcester and Central Mass.

A sports owner who has plenty to celebrate at the moment could be looking to return to his roots with Celtics bid

Philadelphia Magazine publisher Metro Corp has sold its sister publication Boston Magazine to Boston Globe Media. The news comes weeks after rumors of a deal first surfaced. The Globe said in a statement that Boston Magazine will come “under local stewardship" in Boston after being run by Philadelphia-based Metro Corp for more than 50 years.

Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie reportedly is in the mix to purchase the Celtics, and his interest makes sense based on his strong ties to Boston.

The company acquired the local publication from Philadelphia-based publisher Metro Corp for an undisclosed sum.

It was recently reported by Celtics Wire that the Boston Basketball Partners, the group that owns the Boston Celtics, plans to sell 51% of the team this

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.

The New Jersey Devils host the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday night for the second half of a home-and-home series. The Flyers bested the Devils, 4-2, Monday in Philadelphia. You can watch on TNT or listen on the Devils Hockey Network.

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.

Josh Harris started to invest in sports teams and first became the owner of the Philadelphia 76ers. Then onwards, he kept adding other franchises to his portfolio and now has the likes of the Washington Commanders and the New Jersey Devils under his leadership.