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Mohegan Tribe Evaluates Sale of Connecticut Sun Franchise

The team’s ownership confirms exploring strategic options, including a potential sale, as WNBA valuations and operational demands rise.

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 Tribe has hired Allen & Company to explore strategic options for the Connecticut Sun, including a potential full or minority stake sale.
  • Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti confirmed the evaluation process but stated no final decisions or timelines have been set.
  • Industry sources suggest a control sale could lead to the team relocating from its current home in Uncasville, Connecticut.
  • The Sun face heightened competitive pressures as the only WNBA team without a dedicated practice facility, a factor cited in key player departures.
  • The franchise, valued at $80 million, begins the 2025 season with a completely overhauled roster following the offseason exit of its entire starting lineup.