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WNBA Sale Stalled Amid Rival Bids and Inquiry

11/5/2025

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The Connecticut Sun sale is stalled because the WNBA prefers NBA-affiliated ownership.
A record $325 million bid led by Steve Pagiluca would relocate the team to Boston.
Another Connecticut-based group matched the offer to keep the team in-state.
Connecticut's Attorney General has begun an inquiry into the league's actions, which could set a precedent for future women's franchise deals.

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Story summary

The Connecticut Sun sale is stalled because the WNBA prefers NBA-affiliated ownership.
A record $325 million bid led by Steve Pagiluca would relocate the team to Boston.
Another Connecticut-based group matched the offer to keep the team in-state.
Connecticut's Attorney General has begun an inquiry into the league's actions, which could set a precedent for future women's franchise deals.