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Van Lith Waived by Sun; Scouts Eye Next Stop for 2025 Pick

The Connecticut Sun waived guard Hailey Van Lith after nine games this season, the second time this month she’s been cut (she was released by the Chicago Sky earlier). Van Lith averaged 8.1 points and 2.2 assists for the Sun; her 2025 rookie year numbers were modest (3.5 PPG in 29 games for Chicago as a reserve). With questions about playing time, potential landing spots named include the Phoenix Mercury, Toronto Tempo, or Portland Fire, though minutes may still be limited as teams recalibrate for 2025.

via Bleacher Report|

#connecticut-sun #free-agency #hailey-van-lith

sports21 days ago•2 min saved

Sun Lands Hailey Van Lith on Waiver, Bolstering Guard Depth

Connecticut Sun claim Hailey Van Lith off waivers from the Chicago Sky, adding the 2025 No. 11 overall pick with a rookie 3.5 PPG line and a strong preseason; Van Lith brings a decorated college résumé and Olympic 3x3 bronze to bolster the Sun's backcourt as they open the home slate May 10 vs. Seattle.

via Connecticut Sun|

#chicago-sky #connecticut-sun #hailey-van-lith

sports1 month ago•3 min saved

Griner lands seven-figure deal to join Connecticut Sun

Brittney Griner signs a seven-figure contract with the Connecticut Sun, signaling a major payroll move as the WNBA’s new collective bargaining agreement raises salaries; the 6-foot-9, nine-time All-Star is in her 13th season after last year with the Atlanta Dream.

via New York Post|

#brittney-griner #connecticut-sun #seven-figure-contract

business1 month ago•0 min saved

Sun Relocation to Houston Sparks WNBA Comeback, But Not Without Costs

Tilman Fertitta’s family reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun and relocate the franchise to Houston by 2027, signaling a WNBA comeback for the city but with pending league approval and bittersweet implications for the team and fans.

via New York Post|

#business #connecticut-sun #houston-rockets

business1 month ago•2 min saved

Mohegan to Sell Connecticut Sun to Fertitta Family, With 2027 Relocation Planned

Mohegan announced an agreement to sell the Connecticut Sun to the Tilman J. Fertitta family, pending WNBA approval. The 2026 season will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena, with the team-set for its first season in Houston in 2027; Hartford will host two regular-season Sun games this year and Boston will stage a game on Aug. 18, marking a transitional era as the WNBA and the franchise evolve.

via Connecticut Sun|

#business #connecticut-sun #fertitta-family

sports5 months ago•2 min saved

Houston Rockets explore acquiring Connecticut Sun and relocating to Texas

Houston Rockets ownership is in talks to buy and relocate the Connecticut Sun, with positive discussions ongoing, potentially marking a move towards more NBA-owned WNBA teams, amid previous sale attempts and league interests in returning to Houston.

via ABC13 Houston|

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sports8 months ago•3 min saved

Connecticut's Efforts to Keep the Sun and Support WNBA Team in Hartford

Connecticut proposes a plan to keep the Sun WNBA team in the state by investing in a minority stake and building new facilities, aiming to prevent the team's relocation to Boston amid competing offers and league negotiations.

via ESPN|

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sports9 months ago•4 min saved

WNBA's Resistance to Connecticut Sun Sale Sparks Controversy

The WNBA and the Connecticut Sun are in a dispute over the sale of the team, with the league opposing a proposed sale to Steve Pagliuca's group that plans to relocate the team to Boston, aiming to keep the team in New England or find a suitable buyer, amidst broader league expansion plans and ownership interests.

via Defector|

#connecticut-sun #league-opposition #relocation

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Fever's Sophie Cunningham Sidelined by Knee Injury Amid Game Controversy

Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham suffered a knee injury during a game against the Connecticut Sun and was helped to the locker room, impacting the team's chances as they aim for a win without her, amid ongoing injuries to key players like Caitlin Clark.

via On3|

#connecticut-sun #fever #injury

sports9 months ago•4 min saved

WNBA's Opposition to Connecticut Sun's Move to Boston Sparks Fan Discontent

The article argues that the WNBA's decision to block the Connecticut Sun's move to Boston is a shortsighted mistake, as relocating the team would benefit the league by expanding its market and fan base, and that the league's current stance may be driven by greed and poor strategic planning.

via MassLive|

#boston #connecticut-sun #relocation

sports9 months ago•7 min saved

Connecticut Sun's Future Uncertain Amid Sale and Boston Bid

An investment group led by billionaire Marc Lasry is competing with a Boston-based group to buy the Connecticut Sun, with the potential to keep the team in Hartford, Connecticut, or relocate it to Boston. The sale is still pending approval, and the league has indicated a preference for in-state buyers, but the future of the team remains uncertain amid strong local support and high valuation.

via Hartford Courant|

#boston #connecticut-sun #hartford

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Potential Move of Connecticut Sun to Boston Sparks WNBA Approval Debate

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca plans to buy the Connecticut Sun and relocate them to Boston, potentially playing at TD Garden by 2027, which would be the most expensive sale of a women's sports team. The move benefits the team with better facilities and a larger market, but the WNBA league may oppose the sale due to league policies and revenue considerations, despite the clear local support and potential for growth.

via Defector|

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sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Steve Pagliuca's Group to Acquire Connecticut Sun and Explore Boston Move

A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca plans to buy the Connecticut Sun for $325 million and relocate the team to Boston by 2027, pending league approval, with a new practice facility funded by Pagliuca.

via ESPN|

#boston #connecticut-sun #ownership

sports9 months ago•2 min saved

Connecticut Sun Sale Sparks Potential Boston Relocation

The Connecticut Sun are potentially moving to Boston after a record $325 million sale to Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, who plans to invest in a new practice facility. The move requires WNBA approval and could lead to Boston hosting a team as early as 2027, with the league eyeing Boston as an expansion city in 2033. The Sun, currently based in Connecticut, have a strong fan base and have played games at TD Garden, but their current arena is small and lacks a dedicated practice facility.

via New York Post|

#boston #connecticut-sun #expansion

sports9 months ago•3 min saved

Celtics minority owner plans $325M deal to buy Connecticut Sun and relocate to Boston

Steve Pagliuca, a Celtics minority owner, has reportedly reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun and move the team to Boston by 2027, pending league approval. The purchase is valued at $325 million, with plans to invest an additional $100 million in a new practice facility. The Sun, currently struggling in the season, has a history of success in the league and could soon become Boston's WNBA team, filling a long-standing gap in the city's professional women's sports offerings.

via Boston.com|

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