The CBA delay news has become so common that its confirmation might be a big surprise for fans. But the delay is putting pressure on teams, especially expansion teams. The Toronto Tempo Head Coach, Sandy Brondello, voiced concern over the delayed WNBA 2026 schedule release. But the Connecticut Sun is in a different situation and wants to see the closure of CBA discussions for a different reason.
The franchise has been on the market for nearly a year now. The team had two offers, one from Boston and the other from the state of Connecticut, valuing the franchise at $325 million, but the league rejected the proposals, eyeing another destination.
Stalled CBA Discussions Raise Tensions For Connecticut Sun
Midway into the season, when the process for the franchise sale was taking traction, the WNBA’s stance delayed the confirmation. The Sun’s ownership alleged the WNBA is blocking the sale and ‘trying to steal’ the franchise. Reporter Maggie Vanoni spoke on the topic on the Hoops 360 podcast.
“They’ve had offers from Boston and from the state of Connecticut, and it appears both of those offers have been denied or blocked by the league. Through reporting, it seems the league prefers a move to a bigger market, possibly Houston. The Houston Comets previously played there before folding, and that market is now looking to re-enter the WNBA. As a result, the franchise is in limbo. They cannot move, and they cannot be sold, until the CBA is finalized,” Vanoni said.
Now they have interest from Houston, which is also aligning with the league’s interest, but the deal won’t take place until the CBA terms are clear. Though the Connecticut Sun confirmed its participation from the Mohegan Sun Arena in 2026, the front office would have loved to see the deal go through well before the end of the season.
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Even though the season’s fate still hangs in balance on the CBA’s outcome, the Sun front office needs to prepare itself with a challenger roster.
Connecticut Sun With Huge Opportunity To Strengthen 2026 Roster From Within
Every team is eyeing strong offseason trades that could give them a chance to challenge for the title next season. With a number of talented free agents in the market and also deep and promising WNBA draft prospects, many teams would be looking to splash cash to get the best of the lot.
For the Connecticut Sun, the situation is quite different. Though the side finished 12th last season, their young core came up strong, delivering some decisive performances. Saniya Rivers was a shining star in the lineup, and coaches will look to refine the rookie for a more impactful season. Moreover, Aaliyah Edward’s Unrivalled performance has handed them another offensive star to build around.
Top 10 Leading Scorers in Unrivaled [UPDATED]:
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1. Marina Mabrey | 26.8 PPG
2. Chelsea Gray | 26.1 PPG
3. Paige Bueckers | 24.7 PPG
4. Allisha Gray | 21.6 PPG
5. Aaliyah Edwards | 21.4 PPG
6. Kelsey Plum | 20.9 PPG
7. Kahleah Copper | 19.3 PPG
8. Breanna Stewart | 19.2 PPG
9.…
Migna Toure’s rookie promise shines brighter for the Connecticut Sun after an overseas takeover, which adds to the list of players the Sun should look to protect in the expansion draft.