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TOYOYA Center is set to under $180 million in renovations ahead of the Houston Comets’ return next year. The construction work will include a stunning new 20,000-square-foot glass atrium. The…
The Houston Comets are widely regarded as the first true dynasty in the WNBA, and for good reason. At a time when the league itself was still finding its footing, the Comets established a level of excellence that defined the new professional women’s basketball league in its earliest years. With a combination of elite talent, […] The post What made the Houston Comets the WNBA’s 1st dynasty? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
The Houston Rockets claimed their third consecutive win after handily defeating the New York Knicks, 111-94, at Toyota Center on Tuesday. The Rockets looked impressive throughout the contest and did not disappoint their special guests: WNBA legends Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes, and Tina Thompson. They were present at the venue to honor the looming return […] The post Rockets’ Kevin Durant is beyond hyped for the Comets’ return to WNBA appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kevin Durant praised the Houston Comets' revival but joked that Connecticut fans will be 'alright' losing the Sun because of UConn.
Houston Comets hire former ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton as assistant GM to lead draft and roster moves for their 2027 WNBA return.
A LONGTIME ESPN star has quit the network to take up a front office role with a WNBA team. The iconic former NBA writer is joining a WNBA team, due…
The Houston Comets won’t be making their official WNBA re-debut until the 2027 season, but their NBA counterparts are already building up the anticipation for their Texas homecoming. The Houston Rockets posted a video hyping up the team’s first stint in H-Town to its profile on X, formerly Twitter, on Monday, highlighting the Comets’ best […] The post Rockets welcome Comets back with epic hype video appeared first on ClutchPoints.
“They virtually blocked any deal” to keep the team in Connecticut. The post Sen. Blumenthal Slams the WNBA: ‘Thumb on the Scale’ in Sun’s Relocation appeared first on Front Office Sports.
The Connecticut Sun shook up the WNBA world over the weekend when it was announced the team had reached a deal for relocation to move the franchise to Houston and possibly rebrand them as the former Comets. And now, the Sun have their first front office hire as the Comets with the addition of ESPN […] The post ESPN analyst Kevin Pelton joining Comets’ front office amid Sun relocation appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Longtime ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton is leaving his beat to join a WNBA front office. Pelton is slated to join the Houston Comets’ front office ahead of the 2027 season, ESPN’s Alexa Philippou reports. On Monday, it was officially announced that a WNBA team would return to Houston and be named the Comets. Houston…
On one hand, this is great news. The Fertitta family plans to bring back the iconic Houston Comets.
Pelton previously worked as an analyst for the Pacers. The post Kevin Pelton Leaving ESPN for WNBA Front Office appeared first on Front Office Sports.
The Connecticut Sun is being sold to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300M, setting up the Houston Comets' WNBA return in 2027.
The Sun will play the 2026 season in Connecticut before relocating to Houston. The post Fertittas to Purchase Connecticut Sun for Record $300 Million appeared first on Front Office Sports.
As there had been talks around the Connecticut Sun relocating to Houston, the conversation has led to a sale that will get it done, bringing back the Houston Comets. While there was a push from some parties to keep the Sun where it was, it looks as if the sale is going to happen, according […] The post Sun will relocate to Houston after 2026 amid sale appeared first on ClutchPoints.
