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Tilman Fertitta Purchases Sun, Moves Team to Houston 2027

5/14/2026

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Fertitta Relocates Sun

The Board approved moving the Connecticut Sun to Houston as Houston Comets for 2027, rejecting a $325 million Boston bid led by Stephen Pagliuca because relocation authority favors cities like Houston.
Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta bought the franchise for $300 million, a WNBA record, and named ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton assistant GM and VP of analytics.
Sun will remain in Connecticut for 2026 season, playing on May 30, July 2 and August 18.

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Fertitta Relocates Sun

The Board approved moving the Connecticut Sun to Houston as Houston Comets for 2027, rejecting a $325 million Boston bid led by Stephen Pagliuca because relocation authority favors cities like Houston.
Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta bought the franchise for $300 million, a WNBA record, and named ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton assistant GM and VP of analytics.
Sun will remain in Connecticut for 2026 season, playing on May 30, July 2 and August 18.

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