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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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ESPN broke the news in United States on Sunday, August 3, 2025.
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