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Brittney Griner became the WNBA all-time blocks leader with 878 career blocks after four blocks in the Connecticut Sun's 92-63 win over the Chicago Sky, finishing with 14 points, eight rebounds and three assists, further cementing her legacy as one of the league's premier defenders.
Officials ruled a Flagrant 1 on Brittney Griner after a fourth-quarter scuffle with Angel Reese, with Reese sinking one of two free throws as the Dream beat the Sun 91-75; Reese finished with 13 points and 12 rebounds, while Griner had 7 points and 4 rebounds in the loss.
The Connecticut Sun waived guard Hailey Van Lith to clear a roster spot for Leila Lacan, who is set to debut after winning the title with Basket Landes and earning Finals MVP. Van Lith, a former 11th overall pick by the Chicago Sky in 2025, averaged 8.1 points in 9 games with Connecticut this season. Lacan averaged 10.4 points, 3.7 assists and 2.2 steals as a rookie for Connecticut and is expected to be an instant contributor. Van Lith may pursue another opportunity or a developmental contract with the Sun.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.