In March 2026, the Connecticut Sun were officially sold to the Fertitta family, owners of the Houston Rockets, for a record sum of $300 million. The sale followed a lengthy period during which the franchise was put up for sale by the Mohegan Tribe almost a year earlier. Multiple offers to purchase the team failed to receive approval from the WNBA due to various concerns, including relocation attempts that would have moved the team to Boston or Hartford. The Fertitta family's acquisition will not only bring the WNBA back to Houston but is set to rename the franchise to the historic Houston Comets, who were among the original teams in the league when it was established back in 1997, winning the first four championships from 1997 to 2000. The move to Houston marks a significant moment in the WNBA’s history, as the Comets were disbanded in 2008 due to financial difficulties despite their successful legacy. The Connecticut Sun will continue to play in Uncasville, Connecticut for one final season before relocating, marking an end of an era for the franchise that has made four WNBA Finals appearances since its establishment in 2003.