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Sun intend to play in Connecticut in 2026 as pending sale to Boston looms overhead
The Boston Globe reported a deal had been reached for Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca to buy the Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for a record $325 million with plans to move the franchise to
Steve Pagliuca's bid to buy Connecticut Sun and move them to Boston still needs WNBA approval
Steve Pagliuca said the potential deal​ to buy the Connecticut Sun and move the team to Boston still needs approval from the WNBA.
Will the WNBA allow the Connecticut Sun to relocate to Boston?
The Boston Globe's Gary Washburn, who first reported Pagliuca's record-breaking offer for the Sun, joins WBUR's Morning Edition to preview what could be a prolonged battle over the future of the franchise.
What Connecticut Sun president said about WNBA team’s reported move to Boston
Connecticut Sun president president Jennifer Rizzotti gave her take on a recent report that the WNBA franchise is moving to Boston.
WNBA's Sun to Remain in Connecticut Through 2026 Season amid Boston Relocation Rumors
Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti told reporters on Sunday that the team would remain in its current home of the Mohegan Sun Arena through at least the 2026 season, amidst reports that Boston Celtics' minority governor Steve Pagliuca was leading an ownership group that planned to buy the franchise and move it to Boston.
Sun president says team will remain in Connecticut for 2026 season, deal to Boston group not yet finalized
The Connecticut Sun are staying in Mohegan Sun Arena for the 2026 season, team president Jennifer Rizzotti confirmed on Sunday. This announcement comes one day after reports that Boston Celtics minority governor Steve Pagliuca reached an agreement with the Mohegan Tribe to purchase,
Sun president says sale not done, team to play in Connecticut in '26
Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti said the team plans to play at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2026 after a deal was reached for a Boston-based group to buy the franchise and relocate it in '27.
‘Not quite at the finish line’: Hartford group competing with Boston bid to keep Connecticut Sun in-state
An investment group led by billionaire Marc Lasry, a former owner of the Milwaukee Bucks, is attempting to compete with an ownership group from Boston to buy the Connecticut Sun, a source with knowledge of the negotiations told The Courant.
Connecticut Sun players, fans have mixed feelings on potential Boston move; 'It's disappointing'
For the last 22 years, the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun has called Uncasville home. This small pocket of land inside the town of Montville and along the west side of the Thames River in southeast Connecticut has hosted some of the league’s very best players and some of its all-time matchups.
Connecticut Sun Sales Price Turns Heads Ahead of WNBA Team's Planned Move to Boston
In news confirming what has already long been speculated, it appears the Connecticut Sun could indeed be relocating to Boston. The Sun have played featured game

WNBA to Boston on horizon? Steve Pagliuca reportedly reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun, eyes move

Celtics minority governor Steve Pagliuca has agreed to a deal to purchase the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe and ...

Celtics minority owner issues ‘important update’ on offer to buy WNBA’s Sun

Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca shared an “important update” on his planned acquisition of the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun.

Aliyah Boston’s Perfect Reaction After Rewriting Fever Record Books Twice on the Same Night

Aliyah Boston turned in another strong performance on Sunday to help lead the Indiana Fever to their fifth straight win. This ...

Steve Pagliuca-led group reaches deal to buy Connecticut Sun, but WNBA cool on potential move to Boston

The league still must approve the sale, which will be for a record $325 million, and declared Saturday nine other cities ...
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Celtics minority owner offers record-breaking amount to buy, move WNBA team: reports

Longtime fans of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun say they feel a bit deflated after learning that the team is likely leaving the state at the end of the 2026 season.

Celtics Co-Owner Steve Pagliuca Bids $325 Million to Bring WNBA Team to Boston

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca offered to acquire the Connecticut Sun and move the team to Boston in a deal ...

Steve Pagliuca's bid to move WNBA team to Boston still needs league approval

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca said he has a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun. WBZ TV's Penny Kmitt reports.

Indiana Fever Stars Make WNBA History on Friday Without Caitlin Clark

Caitlin Clark watched from the sidelines again on Friday night as the Indiana Fever secured an impressive 88-78 win against ...