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Fertitta Family Purchases Connecticut Sun, Plans Houston Move

3/28/2026

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The Fertitta family bought the Connecticut Sun for $300 million and plan to relocate the team to Houston in 2027.
The relocation will revive the Comets name, which played in the league from 1997 to 2008.
The Sun will play one final season in Connecticut in 2026 before moving.
The sale requires approval from the WNBA Board of Governors.
The Sun finished last season with an 11-33 record.

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Story summary

The Fertitta family bought the Connecticut Sun for $300 million and plan to relocate the team to Houston in 2027.
The relocation will revive the Comets name, which played in the league from 1997 to 2008.
The Sun will play one final season in Connecticut in 2026 before moving.
The sale requires approval from the WNBA Board of Governors.
The Sun finished last season with an 11-33 record.