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Connecticut Sun Ownership Evaluates Sale and Potential Relocation

The Mohegan Tribe has hired Allen & Company to explore strategic options, with a full sale and relocation emerging as likely outcomes.

UNCASVILLE, CT – OCTOBER 06: A general view of a Wilson official game ball before game 4 of the Semifinals of the WNBA Playoffs between the Minnesota Lynx and the Connecticut Sun on October 6, 2024, at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT. (Photo by Amy Abramson-Denhoff/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
May 9, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA;  New York Liberty center Jonquel Jones (35) looks to drive past Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles (31) in the first quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images/File Photo
Apr 14, 2025; New York, New York, USA; Aneesah Morrow poses with WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert after being selected with the number seven overall pick to the Connecticut Sun in the 2025 WNBA Draft at The Shed at Hudson Yards. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Mohegan Tribal Gaming Authority, owners of the Connecticut Sun since 2003, has engaged Allen & Company to explore selling the WNBA franchise.
  • A full control sale of the team, potentially leading to relocation from Connecticut, is considered the most probable scenario.
  • The Sun are valued at $80 million, reflecting the surge in WNBA franchise valuations during a period of league expansion and growth.
  • The lack of a dedicated practice facility has drawn criticism from players and highlighted resource disparities compared to other franchises.
  • The Sun's entire starting lineup and head coach departed during the offseason, signaling challenges in maintaining competitiveness without significant investment.