The Connecticut Sun could be set to relocate to the city that claimed the first four WNBA Championships.
Per ESPN, the Houston Rockets ownership is in talks over a potential purchase which have been described as “positive”.
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The Sun limped to an 11-33 record in 2025Credit: Getty
The report adds that an improved offer has been submitted that could be enough to seal a deal.
Houston was the original powerhouse of women’s basketball, claiming four consecutive titles from 1997 to 2000.
The Comets featured icons Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper, and Tina Thompson but after the 2008 season.
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert described Houston rockets owner Tilman Fertitta as ‘up next’ when announcing a three-team expansion in June.
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The Sun was relocated from Orlando, Florida, to Uncasville, Connecticut, after being purchased by the Mohegan tribe in 2003, when they bought and relocated the franchise from Orlando, Florida, to Uncasville, Connecticut.
Houston offered $250 million for the franchise earlier this year — the amount that Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia paid as an expansion team.
A group led by former Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca agreed a $325 purchase that was blocked by the WNBA.
“Relocation decisions are made by the WNBA Board of Governors and not by individual teams,” explained the league at the time.
WNBA faces strike threat
If recent reports are to be believed, the WNBA is close to getting its preferred option and bringing women’s basketball back to Houston.
The next challenge will be securing a new CBA as bosses try to steer the league into a new era.
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Returning to Houston could help revive the ailing franchiseCredit: Getty
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Women’s basketball is in a period of rapid growth and players want their cutCredit: Getty
The emergence of a new wave of stars led by Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers have brought million of fans, but also raised expectations.
Engelbert’s position is under threat after her relationship with players soured.
NBA counterpart Adam Silver could step in to aid negotiations with the prospect of a strike looming large.
The WNBPA announced Thursday that 93 percent of members cast a vote on strike authorization with 98 percent in favor.
“The players have spoken. Through a decisive vote with historic participation, our membership has authorized the WNBPA’s Executive Committee to call a strike when necessary,” declared a statement. “The players’ decision is an unavoidable response to the state of negotiations with the WNBA and its teams.Â
“Time and again, the players’ thoughtful and reasonable approach has been met by the WNBA and its teams with a resistance to change and a recommitment to the draconian provisions that have unfairly restricted players for nearly three decades.
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“The players’ vote is neither a call for an immediate strike nor an intention to pursue one. Rather, it is an emphatic affirmation of the players’ confidence in their leadership and their unwavering solidarity against ongoing efforts to divide, conquer, and undervalue them.Â
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“Let it be known. The players remain united, resolute, and prepared to fight for their value and their future.”
The current agreement runs until January 9 with a potential lockout on the horizon that could affect the 2026 season.