The Connecticut Sun took a significant step toward relocation on Saturday. Per media reports, Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca reached an agreement to purchase the franchise for $325 million, potentially paving the way for the organization to shift its headquarters to Beantown as soon as the 2027 season. However, there could be roadblocks. Per The Athletic’s Ben Pickman, a league spokesperson emphasized that other cities “have priority over Boston” in adding a WNBA franchise. “Relocation decisions are made by the WNBA Board of Governors and not by individual teams,” the spokesperson wrote. “As part of our most recent expansion process … nine additional cities also applied for WNBA teams and … currently have priority over Boston,” the statement said. “No groups from Boston applied for a team at that time.” On June 30, Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia were chosen as future WNBA homes. This season, the league added the Golden State Valkyries, and the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will joinRead More
WNBA relocation rumors heat up with reported Sun sale
