The WNBA expansion decision in 2022 put many NBA cities on alert. A chance to test the waters in ‘W’ sport was intriguing. Golden State, Toronto, and Portland got their dream. Now, in 2025, when the Valkyries are enjoying massive success in their first season, three more cities have received a ‘positive’ response from the league. Shocking news regarding the Connecticut Sun rocked the league amid this’ expansion’ news and talks.
The franchise is struggling financially and seeks help from outside. More interesting news was Boston’s interest in’ helping out’ Connecticut. Here is more on it.
Boston Eyeing Connecticut Sun For Direct Entry in WNBA?
Boston has one of the most successful franchises in the NBA – the Celtics. So, when their NBA rival city, Los Angeles, already has a team in the WNBA, many expected the Greens would take their chance. But now it seems that instead of bidding for the WNBA franchise and waiting for a couple of years for its debut, the city has a quick fix. They could directly own a franchise, buying majority stakes for a ‘weakening’ franchise, in this case, the Connecticut Sun.
A major hint was dropped when the Sun players played at the TD Garden. The game against Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever was a major hit last season. In 2025, the arena will again host a match-up between WNBA teams. Every sign indicated a major change on either side.
The Boston Globe reported that the Connecticut Sun is facing financial troubles. The news was based on information provided by AJ Garritson, spokesperson of Boston Women’s Basketball. But as of now, there is no advancement in talks as the WNBA franchise owners, the Mohegan Tribe, wish to keep the team in Connecticut.
They will only accept the offer from the new ownership group if the team is promised to remain in the city. Otherwise, the terms of investment will be a partnership, which will definitely rule out any relationship.
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Connecticut Sun Struggles Continue In 2025
The Orlando Miracle, one of the early entrants in the WNBA, started in 1999. It later became the Connecticut Sun in 2003, with the Mohegan Indian Tribe moving it to Uncasville. However, the team’s failure to attract stars and win titles kept it out of the limelight.
In 2024, the owners explored the team’s future options, including a potential sale. The decision was widely taken, looking at the league’s rise and franchise values. Even though there is no final decision on the commercial front, the team’s struggles on the court are not encouraging and might force the owners to opt for relaxing their demands to fast-track the sale.
Boston is already sowing the soil and may look to benefit from it if the Tribe opts to sell the ownership.