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Rockets Eye Relocation of Connecticut Sun Amid Talks

12/19/2025

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The Houston Rockets are in talks to purchase and relocate the Connecticut Sun, with discussions positive and the Rockets raising their offer.
No exclusivity agreement has been signed, and the Sun's future remains undecided.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has indicated interest in Houston and called it a priority location.
Officials hope to resolve the franchise's future before free agency, which is uncertain due to ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.

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Story summary

The Houston Rockets are in talks to purchase and relocate the Connecticut Sun, with discussions positive and the Rockets raising their offer.
No exclusivity agreement has been signed, and the Sun's future remains undecided.
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has indicated interest in Houston and called it a priority location.
Officials hope to resolve the franchise's future before free agency, which is uncertain due to ongoing collective bargaining agreement (CBA) negotiations.