Aditya Mittal and Wyc Grousbeck, NBA investors, are reportedly bidding to buy the Seattle Seahawks from the Paul Allen Estate. Mittal's investment history includes a $1 billion stake in the Boston Celtics acquisition.
Key points
Aditya Mittal and Wyc Grousbeck are bidding for the Seahawks
Mittal invested $1 billion in the Celtics acquisition
Grousbeck may run operations from Seattle part-time
The bid is directed to the Paul Allen Estate
Jody Allen oversees the estate
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The Seattle Seahawksâ new ownership group may be just like the old one: a team of basketball owners.
In addition to being the first known bidders for the Seahawks, Mittal and Grousbeck were the only names listed on their letter of interest to the Allen Estate. Since Mittal lives in London, Grousbeck would likely be running operations from Seattle and live there part-time, as per Sportico.
But wait, thereâs more.
Vinod Khosla, an investor in the division rival San Francisco 49ers, has also been named as a potential buyer. Last year, Khosla was one of a few nearby investors to purchase equity in the 49ers, with his stake reaching north of $8.5 billion. The specifics of the other investorsâ stakes were not made public, but Sportico reports that Khoslaâs was the largest of the group.
The Seahawks are valued at just under $7 billion, but they will likely be sold for more. If Khosla were to purchase the team from Jody Allen, he would obviously need to sell his stake in the Niners. This type of move is becoming increasingly common in todayâs NFL, which has seen former Pittsburgh Steelers minority owners David Tepper and Josh Harris acquire the Panthers and Commanders, respectively.
Harris, who bought a controlling interest in the Commanders in 2023, purchased the team from Dan Snyder for over $6 billion, the largest figure for such an acquisition for an NFL franchise. No matter who ends up purchasing the Seahawks from the Allen Estate, Harrisâs record will surely be broken.
Q&A
Who are the potential bidders for the Seattle Seahawks?
The potential bidders for the Seattle Seahawks are Aditya Mittal and Wyc Grousbeck, both investors in the NBA's Boston Celtics.
What is Aditya Mittal's connection to the Boston Celtics?
Aditya Mittal invested $1 billion into the acquisition of the Boston Celtics in 2025 and is now part of the bid for the Seahawks.
Who currently manages the Paul Allen Estate overseeing the Seahawks sale?
The Paul Allen Estate, which is overseeing the sale of the Seahawks, is led by Paul Allen's sister, Jody Allen.
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