WNBA Approves Sale of Connecticut Sun, Relocation to Houston in 2027
The Sun will finish the 2026 season in Connecticut before moving to Houston, with Kevin Pelton hired for the new franchise's front office.
- On Wednesday, the WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe to Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta for the 2027 season.
- This transaction concludes the Mohegan Tribe's 23-year ownership, ending the team's tenure in New England after they purchased and relocated the then-Orlando Miracle to Connecticut in 2003.
- Setting a WNBA record, the franchise sold for $300 million. Fertitta, owner of the Rockets since 2017, is the latest NBA owner to acquire a WNBA team amid growing league consolidation.
- Sun president Jen Rizzotti stated staff who wish to move to Houston will be welcomed, while the team will play its final 2026 season in Connecticut before rebranding as the Comets.
- Houston welcomes back the Comets, who folded after the 2008 season. The relocation aligns with the league's expansion strategy, growing the WNBA to 18 teams by 2030.
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It's official: WNBA approves Connecticut Sun relocation to Houston
Nearly two months after the news was first announced, the WNBA and NBA board of governors has officially approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston, ending the team’s 23-year run in New England. On Wednesday afternoon, the WNBA announced that the sale, which was first reported in March, had been unanimously approved. The Sun was purchased by Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, who plans to move the team and reestablish…
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WNBA board of governors approve sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets group
The WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, the league announced Wednesday.
Sale of Connecticut Sun approved by WNBA, team to become Houston Comets in 2027
The WNBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to Houston businessman Tilman Fertitta from the Mohegan Tribe on Wednesday. The franchise will revive the Comets' name and branding, and will play at the Toyota Center starting in the 2027 season.
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