Overview

• The Mohegan Tribe reached a deal to sell the Sun to a group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca after owning the franchise since 2003.
• The acquisition is subject to approval by the WNBA and its Board of Governors, which holds sole authority over franchise relocations.
• Pagliuca’s group intends to move the team to TD Garden for the 2027 season, with potential early games in Providence to avoid scheduling conflicts with NBA and NHL playoffs.
• As part of the transaction, the new ownership will invest $100 million in a dedicated practice facility to address the Sun’s lack of professional training infrastructure.
• Because Boston did not apply in the most recent expansion process, the WNBA maintains that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia remain priority markets for new teams through 2030.