April 21, 2025 — Boston, MA
In a move no one saw coming, the Boston Celtics — one of the most iconic and historic franchises in NBA history — have announced they are relocating to Seattle effective immediately.
The shocking decision was unveiled during a hastily organized press conference early Monday morning. Celtics majority owner Wyc Grousbeck, flanked by NBA commissioner Adam Silver, confirmed that the team would be rebranded as the “Seattle Emeralds” starting next season.
“This wasn’t an easy decision,” Grousbeck stated. “But due to behind-the-scenes negotiations, economic incentives, and evolving league dynamics, the time has come to turn the page on a new chapter — even if it breaks hearts.”
Players were reportedly blindsided by the move, with Jayson Tatum posting a cryptic broken heart emoji on social media, and Jaylen Brown rumored to be seeking an immediate trade.
Boston fans gathered outside TD Garden in protest, chanting “Green stays here!” and lighting up social media with the hashtag #SaveTheCeltics. Sports pundits across the country are calling it “the most jaw-dropping franchise move since the Sonics left Seattle.”
Seattle residents, meanwhile, are ecstatic, welcoming the return of an NBA team after a 17-year drought — though many are surprised that the Celtics were the ones to make the leap.
The NBA has not commented further, but sources say this could trigger a domino effect of major franchise shifts in the near future.