The Connecticut Sun's ownership, led by the Mohegan tribe, is working to salvage a prospective $325 million sale of the franchise after facing league resistance to the deal. The original plan involved a sale to a group led by Steve Pagliuca, which included a proposal for relocation to Boston. However, the league asserted that decisions on relocations are governed by the WNBA Board of Governors. The tribe is considering multiple proposals, including full sale options, minority stakes, and possible league purchase of the franchise.
After an agreement to sell the Connecticut Sun to a group led by former Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca met with resistance from the league office, the Mohegan tribe seeks clarity on the league's desired path forward for the franchise.
The WNBA Board of Governors emphasized that "relocation decisions are made by the WNBA Board of Governors and not by individual teams," indicating a structured process for franchise movements.
Among potential proposals from the Mohegan tribe to the league are a full franchise sale to Pagliuca, a sale to Marc Lasry's group to move the team to Hartford, or allowing the league to purchase the franchise for $325 million.
A source close to the ownership group expressed frustration, stating that the tribe feels the league is presenting a limited option focused solely on team relocation.
Collection
[
|
...
]