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WNBA's original dynasty rebuilt: Houston Comets face 'mad sprint' to 2027 return
The purchase would restore the WNBA to Houston as the revived Comets, with team leaders citing a 16-team league expansion plan by 2030.
- A company led by Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta purchased the Connecticut Sun and will relocate the franchise to Houston, reviving the Houston Comets.
- The relocation aims to revive the Comets' legacy after the original franchise folded due to financial struggles and now returns to a transformed league.
- Houston Rockets president of business operations Gretchen Sheirr confirmed the organization is building a new locker room, practice court, and weight room to support the returning team.
- Former Comets players will serve as global ambassadors, aiming to replicate the success the franchise enjoyed in its early years.
- This relocation coincides with a crucial growth period for the WNBA, which plans to expand the league significantly to include more teams.
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WNBA's original dynasty rebuilt: Houston Comets face 'mad sprint' to 2027 return
The WNBA Board of Governors approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun to a company led by Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta in May.
·Helena, United States
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Houston Comets Make Coaching Decision Ahead of 2027 WNBA Return Under New Identity
A new city, a new identity, and a fresh opportunity to rebuild. The Connecticut Sun are set to become the Houston Comets ahead of the 2027 WNBA season. But despite the scale of the organizational transformation, very little of that change will extend to the sideline. As shared by USA TODAY’s Danielle Lerner, Rachid Meziane […]
·Lewes, United States
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