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WNBA Team Makes Historical Announcement Amid Relocation Rumors

The 2025 WNBA season is fast approaching, and while excitement is building among fans of most teams, one fan base suffered a gut punch on Monday. Sportico's Kurt Badenhausen and Eben Novy-Williams reported that the Connecticut Sun's owners have "hired investment bank Allen & Company to explore the sale of the franchise, according to multiple people familiar with the details." Advertisement The report didn't stop there. Badenhausen and Novy-Williams also shared that "The Sun could raise capital through an LP stake sale, but the expectation is a control sale and likely franchise relocation." There is no timetable for a deal to be finalized, but if the new owners choose to relocate the franchise, potential destination cities could include Boston, Kansas City, St. Louis, Philadelphia, Milwaukee, Cleveland, Houston, and Austin. On Wednesday, just two days after the report made waves on social media, the Sun made a historical announcement regarding its season ticket memberships this season. "For the first time in franchise history, the Connecticut Sun have officially sold out of Season Ticket Memberships for the 2025 WNBA season, the organization announced today," the press release read. Sun president Jen Rizzotti called the sellout a "significant achievement." Advertisement "Reaching a season ticket sellout for the first time in franchise history is a significant achievement for our organization," Rizzotti said. 'This milestone reflects the remarkable dedication of our loyal Sun fans, whose continued commitment and enthusiasm for over 20 years make them the best in the WNBA." Connecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey (4) and Indiana Fever guard Caitlin Clark (22).Mark Smith It's unclear whether the relocation rumors made a big impact on the sellout of season ticket memberships, but it wouldn't be surprising if fans made the extra effort to experience the final days of basketball in Uncasville, Connecticut. The Sun will open the regular season on Sunday against the Washington Mystics, marking the start of the Rachid Meziane era following the departure of now-Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White. Tip-off is set for 1 p.m. ET. Advertisement Related: Released WNBA Player Struggles to Utter a Word in Emotional Statement Related: NBA Legend Isiah Thomas Makes Strong Caitlin Clark Statement