'WNBA Is Really Screwing Up Here': Caitlin Clark Sparks Analyst Fury Over WNBA’s Treatment And Boston Ownership Snub

Casey flagged a staggering offer that’s gathering dust

“I think the WNBA is really screwing up here,” she said. “You have an offer for $325 million plus a $100 million investment in a state-of-the-art practice facility in a major television market and a sports crazy town and you’re like… we are gonna move it to Houston where we already had a team for 11 years.” 

The Boston-based bid, led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, also included relocating the Sun—but the league’s resistance has left journalists and fans wondering why Boston has been sidelined despite its potential.

“I do not understand why the NBA is so adamantly opposed to Steve Pagliuca, I do not know why they are so adamantly opposed to the Boston market… it almost feels like… they just don’t really know how to run a league,” Casey added. 

While the WNBA is exploring expansion in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, Boston was notably missing as an option—largely because no ownership bid came forward during the last round.

At the same time, the scrutiny surrounding Caitlin Clark—including the lack of clarity on her injury updates—fed into Casey’s broader narrative: that the league struggles when dealing with modern media personalities and team-building opportunities. Critics argue this hesitancy may be hamstringing long-term growth.

With WNBA viewership and revenues on the rise, the question isn’t just who’s in control—it’s whether the league can grow without leaving key markets and stars on the bench.

Why Boston Offers Made Sense—but WNBA Says “Not Yet”

The Mohegan Tribe has offered one of the highest-ever bids—$325 million plus $100 million for a practice facility—to sell the Connecticut Sun to Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca. But despite the financial and cultural appeal, the deal hits a roadblock because WNBA Board approval is required for relocation, and the leag ue is prioritizing expansion cities that already applied.

League insiders say that despite Pagliuca’s persuasive pitch, the WNBA prefers to retain control over where new franchises land. They’ve even proposed a $250 million league-led buyout of the Sun to maintain flexibility—despite Pagliuca’s higher offer.

This tension outlines a broader strategic fight: support big, bold investment in Boston’s massive media market—or stick to a measured expansion plan rooted in long-term governance? Whether it’s Caitlin Clark’s coverage or a banner ownership bid, the WNBA is under scrutiny for how it balances growth with control.