"I would have loved to remain in the region for our fan base and for the fact that I think this region deserves a women's basketball team. At the same time, it wasn't my decision and I'm at a point now where my focus turns to making this the best season we can have and a memorable one for our fans. It's an opportunity to say thank you to them."
"This decision has always sat at the ownership level and we worked hard as a front office to make us New England's WNBA team. Playing and selling out two games in Boston showed the interest in women's basketball in that area."
The Connecticut Sun have agreed to a sale to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, with plans to move to Houston in 2027. The WNBA Board of Governors must approve the sale. The team will play in Connecticut for the upcoming season before the relocation. This sale marks a record $300 million, surpassing previous sales in WNBA history. The Sun had a competing offer of $325 million to move to Boston, which was blocked by the league. The team has been in New England for 23 years since relocating from Orlando in 2003.
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