Steve Pagliuca, a minority owner of the Boston Celtics, has agreed to purchase the Connecticut Sun for $325 million with plans to relocate the team to Boston. This proposed sale would be the highest for a professional women's sports team and Pagliuca intends to invest an additional $100 million into a new practice facility. The Sun would potentially play at TD Garden by 2027, despite logistical challenges. However, relocation decisions rest with the WNBA Board of Governors, and Boston's bid may not be prioritized over other cities that applied for expansion.
Pagliuca's $325 million offer for the Connecticut Sun would be the most expensive sale for a professional women's sports team, surpassing typical WNBA expansion costs.
The proposed plan includes a $100 million budget for a new practice facility in Boston, while the Sun would play games at TD Garden by 2027.
Despite the potential advantages for the Sun, a WNBA spokesperson clarified that relocation decisions are made by the WNBA Board of Governors.
Nine other cities remain under consideration for WNBA teams based on their application efforts, and Boston’s bid may not be prioritized immediately.
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