Sun Beat Tempo 95-81 in Franchise’s Final Game in Connecticut Before Moving to Houston
The farewell game marks the end of a 24-year run that included three WNBA Finals trips, a league first in profitability and a $300 million sale.
- On Thursday, the Connecticut Sun play their final home game at Mohegan Sun Arena against the Toronto Tempo, ending the franchise's 24-year tenure in the state.
- The WNBA's evolving business model now mandates state-of-the-art practice facilities and standard amenities, prompting the Mohegan Tribe to sell the franchise to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300 million.
- Connecticut was the first WNBA team to turn a profit, posting a 460-375 record with 16 playoff appearances and four Finals trips over its two-decade run.
- Team President Jennifer Rizzotti will relocate to Houston to oversee operations, with 75-80% of the front office staff joining her, while Thursday's finale serves as a fan appreciation celebration.
- The franchise transitions to the Toyota Center in Houston, which holds 18,000 for basketball, marking the first WNBA relocation since San Antonio moved to Las Vegas in 2017.
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