WNBA Team Sold for $325M Plans Relocation to Boston by 2027

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has agreed to purchase the WNBA's Connecticut Sun for a record $325 million, with plans to relocate the team to Boston's TD Garden, potentially as early as the 2027 season. The move follows the Mohegan Tribe's willingness to sell and relocate the team, citing challenges in the small Uncasville market. While the sale marks a significant investment in the WNBA amid the league's recent surge in popularity and financial growth, the relocation is not guaranteed, as the WNBA Board of Governors must approve any team moves. The league emphasized that Boston did not apply for a WNBA expansion team in the recent process, and other cities currently have priority for new franchises. Despite the league's formal stance, many believe Boston's major market status makes relocation likely, given the potential for greater media coverage and business opportunities. The prospective move has drawn mixed reactions from fans, with some expressing excitement for the league's growth and others lamenting Connecticut's loss of its only professional sports franchise.