WNBA Team Facing $325 Million Decision After Indiana Fever Game

Connecticut Sun’s Ownership Eyes New WNBA Sale Options

The Connecticut Sun’s ownership situation is now at the center of league-wide attention after a potential record-breaking $325 million sale stalled. Per ESPN’s Alexa Philippou and Ramona Shelburne , the Mohegan Tribe, which has owned the team since buying and relocating the Orlando Miracle in 2003, had reached an agreement with a group led by former Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca.

That deal included plans to move the franchise to Boston, along with a $100 million investment in a new practice facility.

However, the WNBA has pushed back, emphasizing that relocation decisions require Board of Governors approval and that Boston was not part of the league’s recent expansion bids. The Mohegan Tribe is now considering multiple alternatives, including keeping the Sun in Connecticut under a bid led by former Milwaukee Bucks co-owner Marc Lasry, or potentially selling to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, who has expressed interest in reviving the WNBA’s former Houston market.

Any resolution would involve relocation fees and league sign-off, but if finalized, the $325 million deal would set a new record for a women’s sports franchise. The outcome is set to significantly alter the Sun’s future and could set a precedence for the WNBA’s broader expansion and market strategy.

The Connecticut Sun Eliminated from WNBA Playoffs After Loss to Indiana Fever

While the off-court uncertainties continue to play out, the Sun find themselves in a precarious spot this season and are having to endure one of their most difficult campaigns in recent memory. Now sitting at the bottom of the standings with only six wins, the Sun will miss the postseason for the first time since 2016.

As it stands, the organization is in limbo both on and off the court. Whether the franchise stays in Connecticut or relocates, its will be looking to return to playoff contention next season.