{"id":574472,"date":"2026-04-01T05:13:12","date_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:13:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/574472\/"},"modified":"2026-04-01T05:13:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T05:13:12","slug":"wnba-legends-are-out-at-rockets-game-to-celebrate-return-of-comets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/574472\/","title":{"rendered":"WNBA legends are out at Rockets game to celebrate return of Comets"},"content":{"rendered":"

WNBA legends are out at Rockets game to celebrate return of Comets<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Houston Comets are making an unexpected return to the WNBA after a decades-long absence as they are set to take over the franchise of the Connecticut Sun<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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The Comets will play in 2027, a surprising comeback after getting disbanded in 2008. Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta agreed to pay $300 million to acquire the Sun and move the team to Clutch City.<\/p>\n

On Tuesday, the Rockets hosted the New York Knicks at Toyota Cente<\/a>r, and Comets legends Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson were in the building to celebrate Houston\u2019s exciting return to the WNBA.<\/p>\n

The trio led the Comets to four championships from 1997 to 2000, forming the WNBA\u2019s first dynasty. They were among the league\u2019s eight original teams.<\/p>\n

Fans were thrilled to see Cooper, Swoopes, and Thompson together again.<\/p>\n

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\u201cQueens energy ONLY! Cynthia Cooper-Dyke, Tina Thompson, and Sheryl Swoopes in the building? That\u2019s straight WNBA royalty. The Comets dynasty blueprint right there! Legendary views in Houston tonight,\u201d said<\/a> @WhoDatAndHoops.<\/p>\n

\u201cJust legends of the game. These are the first three players I ever knew about in the WNBA,\u201d added<\/a> @Wholeeohh3.<\/p>\n

\u201cCan Cynthia Cooper be the coach of the Comets?\u201d suggested<\/a> @Lostpark8400.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve waited for this,\u201d posted<\/a> @arielmcdaniel23.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Big 3 GOATS of Comets. I was born in 2002, but I loved learning the legendary history of the four-peat. Let\u2019s go, Comets,\u201d commented<\/a> @ItsGbat.<\/p>\n

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In 12 seasons in the WNBA, the Comets amassed a 241-149 record, including 20-14 in the playoffs.<\/p>\n

Cooper was a four-time MVP, Swoopes was a three-time MVP, and Thompson was an eight-time All-WNBA. They have a combined 18 appearances in the All-Star Game.<\/p>\n

The Comets will be the latest team to watch following the addition of the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire<\/a> in the upcoming season.<\/p>\n

Related: Rockets welcome Comets back with epic hype video<\/a><\/p>\n

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