"The team was sold for $300 million, sources said, a record-breaking purchase of a WNBA team. The franchise is expected to use the Comets name, harking back to when the Houston Comets were part of the league from 1997 to 2008."
"The WNBA previously indicated strong interest in returning to Houston. At the league's three-team expansion announcement last June, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert specifically highlighted the city of Houston and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta as 'up next' and 'the one we have our eye on.'"
"The Sun launched a process to explore investment options in fall 2024, initially seeking to assess opportunities for a limited partnership sale that would help fund an infrastructure build."
The Connecticut Sun franchise has been sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, marking a significant move to bring the WNBA back to Houston. The team will play its final season in Uncasville, Connecticut, in 2026 before relocating in 2027. The franchise is expected to adopt the Comets name, recalling the original Houston Comets' legacy. The WNBA has shown interest in Houston, with the Fertitta family being highlighted as a key player in the league's expansion plans.
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