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3w ago

Exclusivity Lapse Leaves $325M Connecticut Sun Sale in Limbo With New Local Bid

The unapproved exclusivity deal hands the WNBA Board of Governors the final say on whether the Sun will relocate or stay in Connecticut.

Aug 3, 2025; Uncasville, Connecticut, USA; Connecticut Sun guard Leila Lacan (47) drives the ball to the basket against the New York Liberty in the first half at Mohegan Sun Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • In early July, Pagliuca and the Mohegan Tribe agreed to a $325 million sale and 2027 relocation to Boston, but the league never presented details to its Board of Governors.
  • The one-month exclusivity window has expired, enabling Connecticut native Marc Lasry to submit a competing offer exceeding $300 million to keep the Sun in Hartford.
  • WNBA rules require Board of Governors approval for any ownership transfer or relocation, and the body has yet to schedule a vote on the pending proposals.
  • Both bids include major facility commitments, with Pagliuca pledging about $110 million for a Boston practice complex and Lasry planning a new Hartford training center.
  • Connecticut officials, including Gov. Ned Lamont, have lobbied the league to preserve the franchise’s current market as the Mohegan Tribe seeks liquidity under substantial debt pressures.