What Could Proposed Move for WNBA's CT Sun Mean for Boston?
HARTFORD COUNTY, CONNECTICUT, AUG 3 – Steve Pagliuca's $325 million bid includes $100 million for a new practice facility as the WNBA franchise plans a potential move to Boston pending league approval.
- Connecticut Sun president Rizzotti clarified on Sunday that the team has not been sold and will remain at Mohegan Sun Arena in 2026.
- On Saturday, reports said that PagsGroup, led by Steve Pagliuca, reportedly made a deal to buy the Sun for $325 million and move the team to Boston by 2027.
- Purchase details show the WNBA Board of Governors must approve any relocation, which the league confirms is not decided by teams, including the Sun deal.
- Amid sale uncertainty, Hartford mayor Arunan Arulampalam urged support to keep the Sun in Connecticut, with a competing bid led by Marc Lasry aiming to move the team to Hartford's PeoplesBank Arena.
- In contrast to prior sales, valuation leap over the $250 million expansion fees shows rapid league growth, as last sale of the Atlanta Dream was under $10 million in 2021.
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Boston and/or Providence? Or Hartford? 3 governors are making plays for the Connecticut Sun
Tina Charles, right, #31 of the Connecticut Sun, drives to the basket against Aliyah Boston, left, #7 of the Indiana Fever, during the first half at the TD Garden on July 15, 2025, in Boston. Indiana beat Connecticut 85-77. (Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images)The Connecticut Sun could soon rise over Boston if a purported deal goes through, but Gov. Dan McKee isn’t ready to walk off the court just yet when it comes to potentially hosting the Wo…
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.
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Jackson Progress-ArgusSteve Pagliuca confirms 'record-setting offer' for Sun
Steve Pagliuca has confirmed his Boston-based group's interest in purchasing the WNBA's Connecticut Sun.
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