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The WNBA and NBA boards of governors have unanimously approved the sale of the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe to Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta. The team will remain in Connecticut for the remainder of the 2026 season, playing two games at PeoplesBank Arena in Hartford and one at TD Garden in Boston, before relocating to Houston ahead of the 2027 campaign. Sun president Jen Rizzotti emphasized that the focus for players, staff, and fans should remain on the final season in Connecticut. Fertitta's acquisition marks the latest instance of NBA owners expanding into WNBA ownership, a trend expected to provide additional resources and infrastructure for the teams. The sale price is reported at $300 million, setting a record for a WNBA franchise. Initial collaboration has begun between Sun and Rockets personnel, including the hiring of former ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton as assistant GM and VP of analytics. Rizzotti noted that staff who wish to move to Houston will be welcomed. The Sun have been owned by the Mohegan Tribe since 2003, making them the first professional sports team owned by a Native American tribe. The team's relocation follows the WNBA's priority to consider expansion cities that have already invested in league growth, including Houston, over other potential relocation options.