The Boston Celtics have had introductory talks about the playing an outdoor NBA game at Fenway Park.

Celtics president Rich Gotham told The Boston Globe that he has talked about the possibility with Boston Red Sox president Sam Kennedy.

"I've gotten into it. I really like the idea," Gotham said. "I think if you can find a way to sort of differentiate the game and make it fun for fans, that's a great thing. And the Winter Classic certainly does that.

"Even when Fenway stages certain events, like football games, it just makes it more special for people involved and the fans. I think if you can do it, great. At the same time, my job requires me to be pragmatic, so you'd need to look at the hurdles."

The NHL held it's Winter Classic last week at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, Mass.

Gotham said the possibility of the Celtics playing at Fenway Park first came up a few years ago.