The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Sun to Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta, who will relocate to Houston.

The sale of the Connecticut Sun is official. The WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved of the team’s sale to Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets. The league announced the approval Wednesday.

Connecticut Sun was purchased by Houston Rockets owner, who plans to reestablish the team as Houston Comets, one of the WNBA’s original franchises.

After nearly a year of uncertainty, the Connecticut Sun’s relocation to Houston is finalized, and the team can begin its transition process.

The Connecticut Sun will officially have a new owner and location for the 2027 season.

The league announced that the NBA Board of Governors unanimously approved the sale of the Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman J. Fertitta. While the Sun will complete the nascent 2026 season at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., the team will relocate to Houston for the 2027 season.

The WNBA and NBA have officially approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun, the WNBA announced Tuesday. The team will relocate from the Mohegan Tribe to its new owner, Tilman J. Fertitta,

The Houston Rockets' Toyota Center will be undergoing major changes, in advance of the Houston Comets arrival.

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors have unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun from the Mohegan Tribe to new owner Tilman J. Fertitta.

The WNBA and NBA board of governors unanimously approved the sale and relocation of the Connecticut Sun to Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta, the league announced Wednesday.

On Tuesday, the basketball world was hit with heartbreaking news after the deaths of former NBA star Jason Collins and former Memphis Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke shook fans across the sport. So ahead of their matchup against the Las Vegas Aces at Mohegan Sun Arena,