Steve Pagliuca has agreed to purchase the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for $325 million and plans to relocate the franchise to Boston by 2027, pending league approval. An additional investment of $100 million is earmarked for a practice facility in Boston. The primary home arena will be TD Garden, with occasional games in Providence to avoid scheduling conflicts. Despite Boston's previous skepticism about hosting a WNBA team, Pagliuca's deal represents the highest offer for a WNBA franchise and comes amid the Sun's poor performance in the current season.
Pagliuca's group plans to purchase the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe for $325 million, with intentions to relocate the franchise to Boston by 2027.
The relocation includes plans for a $100 million practice facility in Boston, with TD Garden set as the primary home arena for the Sun.
Despite skepticism regarding Boston's prospects for acquiring a WNBA team, Pagliuca's offer marks the highest purchase price ever for a WNBA franchise.
The Sun, currently struggling with a 5-21 record, raises questions about the franchise's long-term viability in Connecticut as they look for a buyer.
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