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Connecticut Offers Minority Stake Deal to Keep Sun In-State

The bid exceeds the league's buyout valuation, leaving approval to the Tribe, then to the WNBA.

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Sun's mascot "Blaze" helps shoot t-shirts into the crowd.
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Sep 1, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (3) warms up before the start of the game against the Atlanta Dream at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Overview

  • State-affiliated funds proposed purchasing a minority stake that keeps most home games at Mohegan Sun Arena with additional dates at Hartford’s PeoplesBank Arena.
  • Connecticut’s plan includes a state-financed practice facility in Hartford that the Sun would lease.
  • The offer values the franchise above the WNBA’s $250 million purchase proposal that could position the league to move the team.
  • Earlier $325 million full-sale offers from groups led by Steve Pagliuca for Boston and Marc Lasry for Hartford have not advanced after the league signaled it would not approve those relocations, with a potential relocation fee also reported.
  • The WNBA and Sun ownership are expected to meet next week to assess options as state leaders and fans increase pressure to keep the team in Connecticut.