The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun franchise from the Mohegan Tribe to Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta.
UNCASVILLE — Fans were already trickling into their seats at Mohegan Sun Arena for the Connecticut Sun‘s game against the Las Vegas Aces on Wednesday night when news broke that the team’s relocation to Houston was finally official. Less than 90 minutes before tipoff, the WNBA announced that its Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta ...
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. The person spoke then on condition of anonymity because of the sensitive nature of the sale. The two sides had to wait for approval from the board of governors to make it official.
UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Twilight is on the horizon for the Connecticut Sun. After a prolonged process, the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved the relocation and sale of the franchise from the Mohegan Tribe to Tilman J. Fertitta, the league announced Wednesday. The unanimous vote — which marks the final step in the transaction — solidifies that this season will be the franchise’s last in Connecticut before relocating to Houston to start the 2027 season. “As a front-office staff, our job is to c
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