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Connecticut Sun sale in limbo as new report claims WNBA now wants to buy team, and for less money
The Mohegan Tribe’s attempt to sell Connecticut Sun remains in limbo with the WNBA reportedly opposing a relocation to Boston or Hartford.
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Report: Connecticut Sun could be purchased by ‘antagonistic’ WNBA to prevent move to Boston
According to a new story from ESPN, the WNBA has offered to buy the Connecticut Sun and move them to a market of their choosing.
The WNBA pushed back on a proposed sale of the Connecticut Sun to a group led by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, but team ownership continues to work toward a deal. ESPN's Alexa Philippou and Romona Shelburne report that the Mohegan Tribe,
Connecticut Sun ownership intends to present multiple options to the WNBA as it looks to salvage what would have been a record-breaking $325 million franchise sale, sources told ESPN.
In the second quarter, Sophie Cunningham was forced to exit the game when Sun player Bria Hartley fell awkwardly into her. Cunningham was standing under the basket playing defense while driving, Sun guard Bria Hartley fell into her lower left leg after making a pass.
After WNBA balked at plan by Celtics minority owner to buy team and move it to Boston, Mohegan tribe exploring alternatives, according to ESPN.
Amid reports that the WNBA does not support Hartford’s bid for the Connecticut Sun, the group remains committed to keeping the team in state.
Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are out for the season, while Caitlin Clark has missed 13 straight games with a groin injury.
Going into Tuesday’s loss against the Storm, Reese had totaled 788 points and 735 rebounds through 57 games during her two-year WNBA career. With 6:44 remaining in the third quarter, Reese received a pass from Sky teammate Rachel Banham for a layup. This marked her 12th point of the night and 800th of her career.
The Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun today after trailing by 21 points. Kelsey Mitchell has a career-high tying performance. Stats, highights.