Connecticut Sun Reportedly Sold for $325M – Possible Relocation to Boston by 2027
By Zamal Uddin
The Connecticut Sun could soon call Boston its new home as reports indicate a record-breaking sale of the WNBA franchise. According to the Boston Globe, Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reportedly reached an agreement to purchase the Connecticut Sun for $325 million, marking the highest price ever paid for a professional women’s sports team.
💰 Record-Breaking WNBA Team Sale
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Buyer: Steve Pagliuca (Boston Celtics minority owner)
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Seller: Mohegan Tribe
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Sale Price: $325 million
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Potential Move: Boston by 2027
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Additional Investment: $100 million for a new Boston-based practice facility
If approved by the WNBA Board of Governors, this deal would not only make history in women’s professional sports but also potentially relocate the Connecticut Sun to Boston within the next two years.
🏀 Boston Ready to Welcome WNBA Franchise
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey expressed strong support for the move, highlighting Boston’s rich basketball heritage:
“I’ve been pushing for years for Boston to get a WNBA team. It would be great for Boston, great for the WNBA, and would represent all of New England. Boston is the hub of New England and the birthplace of basketball, so this makes perfect sense.”
The city has already shown growing interest in women’s basketball, with TD Garden selling out games for the second straight year, indicating a strong fan base ready to support a relocated franchise.
🔄 Connecticut Sun’s Relocation History
This would mark the second relocation in the team’s history:
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1999: Founded as Orlando Miracle
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2002: Relocated to Connecticut, rebranded as Connecticut Sun
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2027 (Expected): Potential relocation to Boston
During their time in Connecticut, the Sun have reached four WNBA Finals, making them one of the league’s more competitive franchises.
🌟 Future of WNBA Expansion
While discussions around WNBA expansion have frequently mentioned Boston, the league is already planning to introduce teams in Portland, Toronto, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia over the next five years. If the Connecticut Sun move is finalized, it would give Boston a franchise without needing full expansion.
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