Connecticut Sun Sold, Relocating to Houston

0:00It's March 30th, Hartford News, today starts now. AI powered and ready, I'm Corey with the story. The Connecticut Sun, the WNBA team that's called the State Home for over 20 years, just got sold to Houston Rockets owner Tillman Fertida for, around $300 million, and they're relocating to Houston before the 2027 season. Local leaders here put up a strong fight with a $325 million bid from former Bucks owner, Mark Lazri to keep them in. Hartford at the New People's United Center, but the lead pick Houston's offer instead because of its bigger TV market and existing NBA setup. Fans and officials are gutted, calling it a huge blow to the basketball capital of the world, especially after the Yukon Huskies lit up the final four. Last weekend, and they're mourning the loss of jobs, excitement, and that tenfold growth in team value since they arrived from Orlando back in two. Senator Blumenthal in Attorney General William Tongue are raising eyebrows over possible

1:01anti-trust issues since the bids weren't just rejected, but seemingly favored one side, and they've already requested documents from the WNBA for review, while Governor Lamon admits the climb was steep with. Some internal pushback muddying the waters. The team plays one more full season in Uncusville, still chasing that ring with the same fire, and President General Zadi says mixed feelings run deep. But gratitude to fans who built this legacy will carry them forward wherever Hoops takes them next.