Houston Rockets Owners Acquire WNBA's Connecticut Sun

The $300 million deal will bring a WNBA team to Houston for the first time.

Mar. 30, 2026 at 12:23am

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The Fertitta family, owners of the NBA's Houston Rockets, have purchased the WNBA's Connecticut Sun franchise for a record $300 million. The sale will relocate the Sun to Houston, Texas, giving the city its first-ever WNBA team.

Why it matters

This is a major move for the WNBA, as the league continues to expand its footprint across the United States. Houston is a large, passionate sports market, and the addition of a WNBA team there could help drive further growth and interest in the women's professional basketball league.

The details

The Connecticut Sun have been sold by their previous owners, the Mohegan Tribe, to the Fertitta family, who also own the NBA's Houston Rockets. The $300 million price tag is the highest ever paid for a WNBA franchise, underscoring the increasing value and popularity of the league.

  • The sale was announced on March 27, 2026.
  • The Connecticut Sun franchise will be relocated to Houston starting in the 2027 WNBA season.

The players

Fertitta Family

The owners of the NBA's Houston Rockets, who have purchased the WNBA's Connecticut Sun franchise for a record $300 million.

Mohegan Tribe

The previous owners of the Connecticut Sun WNBA franchise, who have sold the team to the Fertitta family.

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What they’re saying

“We are thrilled to bring a WNBA team to Houston and continue to build on the incredible legacy of the Connecticut Sun franchise.”

— Tilman Fertitta, Owner, Houston Rockets

What’s next

The Connecticut Sun will play their final season in Connecticut in 2026 before relocating to Houston for the 2027 WNBA season.

The takeaway

The acquisition of the Connecticut Sun by the Fertitta family is a major coup for the WNBA, as it brings a new, high-profile market and ownership group to the league. This deal underscores the growing popularity and value of women's professional basketball in the United States.