In 1993, Leslie Alexander paid $85 million for the Houston Rockets; 24 years later, he sold the team for $2.2 billion
Leslie Alexander's $85 million investment in the Houston Rockets became a historic $2.2 billion sale.
Tilman Fertitta
New Houston Comets Logos Revealed in Trademark Filings
The Comets are expected to officially announce their team logos Thursday.
Newcomer Fertitta Leads WNBA Owners in Midterm Donations
Current owners made modest contributions, while future franchise owners spent more.
Iconic American sports arena officially approved for $180m refit ahead of ‘dynasty’ team returning to play there
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…
What has a CT senator asking for federal investigation amid Sun’s Houston move
The new collective bargaining agreement will launch the WNBA into arguably the most important era in the league’s history, but Connecticut will not be able to experience it for very long. The Sun will say farewell to The Nutmeg State after the 2026 season and relocate in Houston under new ownership, a decision that is […] The post What has a CT senator asking for federal investigation amid Sun’s Houston move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Longtime ESPN star quits to take up front office role at WNBA team
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…
Who is the New Connecticut Sun Owner Tilman Fertitta? What We Know So Far
The WNBA is undergoing a series of overhaul before the 2026 season, and the Connecticut Sun is also set to undergo a major change.
WNBA reveals there was a chance for Sun to stay in Connecticut
The Connecticut Sun are officially on their way to Houston to become the second iteration of the Comets franchise following the sale’s confirmation on Monday. However, the WNBA allegedly revealed that there was a chance the team could’ve stayed in the Mohegan Sun Arena that it has called home for over 20 years. According to […] The post WNBA reveals there was a chance for Sun to stay in Connecticut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Sen. Blumenthal Slams the WNBA: ‘Thumb on the Scale’ in Sun’s Relocation
“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.
ESPN NBA reporter Kevin Pelton joins Houston Comets front office
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…
Kevin Pelton Leaving ESPN for WNBA Front Office
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.
Connecticut Sun ownership releases statement confirming sale, Houston move
The Connecticut Sun will soon be no more. The Mohegan tribe, the owners of the Sun for more than 20 years, announced Monday that the team will be sold, pending league approval, and relocated to Houston, where new owner Tilman Fertitta already has the NBA’s Houston Rockets. “Mohegan owes an enormous amount of gratitude first […] The post Connecticut Sun ownership releases statement confirming sale, Houston move appeared first on ClutchPoints.
WNBA’s Connecticut Sun sold for record price
The WNBA’s Connecticut Sun has been sold to the Fertitta family for a record $300 million, with plans to relocate the team to Houston beginning in 2027, reports Alexa Philippou of ESPN. The sale, which closed without a relocation fee, marks the latest chapter in the league’s rapid growth and increasing alignment with NBA ownership … The post WNBA’s Connecticut Sun sold for record price appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Are the Houston Comets Coming Back? Latest on Iconic WNBA Team After Connecticut Sun’s $300M Sale
The Connecticut Sun is being sold to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300M, setting up the Houston Comets' WNBA return in 2027.
Fertittas to Purchase Connecticut Sun for Record $300 Million
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.
Sun will relocate to Houston after 2026 amid sale
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.