Mohegan Tribe Sells Connecticut Sun WNBA Team to Houston Rockets

Dothan, AL, September 24, 2026 —

The Mohegan Tribe has completed the sale of the Connecticut Sun, a professional women’s basketball team in the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), to the Houston Rockets organization. The transaction marks a significant shift in ownership for the franchise, which has been under the stewardship of the Mohegan Tribe.

Details surrounding the financial terms of the sale, including the sale price, were not publicly disclosed. Similarly, the specific timeline for the transaction and any future operational plans for the Connecticut Sun were not immediately available. The Houston Rockets, an NBA team, will now add the WNBA franchise to its portfolio. The specific individuals within the Houston Rockets organization leading this acquisition were not specified in the available information.

The Connecticut Sun, based in Uncasville, Connecticut, has been a member of the WNBA since 2003. Its previous ownership by the Mohegan Tribe highlights a period of support for professional women’s sports by the tribal nation. The team’s history includes multiple playoff appearances and a WNBA Finals appearance in 2019.

The Houston Rockets’ acquisition suggests an expansion of their involvement in professional basketball operations. Further information regarding the motivations behind the sale by the Mohegan Tribe and the strategic vision for the Connecticut Sun under new ownership is anticipated as the transition progresses. The sale awaits customary league approvals.

Story summarized from the original created by SAVANNAH PETERS, Associated Press on www.wdhn.com, see more information here.

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