The WNBA pushed back on a proposed sale of the Connecticut Sun to a group led by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, but team ownership continues to work toward a deal. ESPN's Alexa Philippou and Romona Shelburne report that the Mohegan Tribe,

The Mohegan Tribe’s attempt to sell Connecticut Sun remains in limbo with the WNBA reportedly opposing a relocation to Boston or Hartford.

After WNBA balked at plan by Celtics minority owner to buy team and move it to Boston, Mohegan tribe exploring alternatives, according to ESPN.

Any resolution would involve relocation fees and league sign-off, but if finalized, the $325 million deal would set a new record for a women’s sports franchise. The outcome is set to significantly alter the Sun’s future and could set a precedence for the WNBA’s broader expansion and market strategy.

Following ESPN's report about the agreement, the WNBA released a statement pouring cold water on it. According to ESPN's Alexa Philippou, the Sun ownership is reportedly "frustrated" with the league's $250 million purchase option.

Fans celebrating the arrival of the WNBA to the City of Boston might want to temper their expectations in the short term. Recent reporting from the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn relates that the WNBA itself is throwing cold water on ta potential move of the recently-purchased Connecticut Sun to a new location.

Good morning. With the help of a Globe sports editor, we’re explaining why the WNBA is hesitating to greenlight an effort to relocate the Connecticut Sun to Boston.

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