Mohegan Tribe Sells Connecticut Sun WNBA Franchise to Houston Rockets
The Mohegan Tribe, an early owner of the WNBA's Connecticut Sun, has sold the team to the Houston Rockets.
Elmira, NY, September 24, 2026 — The Connecticut Sun, a professional women’s basketball team in the WNBA, has been sold by the Mohegan Tribe to the Houston Rockets. The Mohegan Tribe had been an early owner of the franchise.
The sale marks a significant shift in ownership for the WNBA team, which has been under the stewardship of the Mohegan Tribe for a considerable period. The Mohegan Tribe was among the initial entities to invest in and own the Connecticut Sun, contributing to its history within the league.
Details regarding the transaction, including the financial terms of the sale and the specific date of closing, were not immediately available. The Houston Rockets, based in Texas, are acquiring the Connecticut-based franchise, indicating a new chapter for both the team and its new ownership group.
The Connecticut Sun, founded in 2003, has a history of competitive play in the WNBA. The team’s operations and player roster are expected to continue following the transition in ownership. The contractor’s name, if applicable to any aspect of the transaction or team operations, was not provided in the summary of the trend.
Further information about the motivations behind the sale or the future plans of the Houston Rockets for the Connecticut Sun is pending. The Mohegan Tribe’s departure as owners represents a notable change for the franchise and the WNBA landscape.
Story summarized from the original created by SAVANNAH PETERS, Associated Press on www.mytwintiers.com, see more information here.
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