Eagles owner Jeffrey Lurie downplayed rumors that he was interested in buying the Boston Celtics on Monday night in New Orleans.

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,

The Chestnut Hill native and self-described diehard Celtics fan said he doesn’t expect to be part of the bidding for the franchise, which could top $5 billion.