Should the WNBA Approve the Connecticut Sun's Relocation to Boston?

Column: Should the WNBA Approve the Connecticut Sun's Move to Boston? A proposed acquisition led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca aims to purchase the Connecticut Sun and relocate the team to Boston, sparking debate over whether the WNBA should block this move. According to Matt Vautour of MASSLIVE.com, the league might be short-sighted or overly cautious to prevent a relocation that seems inevitable due to the team's proximity to Boston. Vautour notes that, without the Sun's move, Boston was unlikely to see an expansion team in the near future. He argues that, from a strategic standpoint, relocating the Sun is the most logical step for an owner aiming to bring the WNBA to Boston. Meanwhile, ongoing negotiations concerning the Celtics' sale add complexity to the situation, as league ownership's priorities remain unclear. A Boston Globe source indicated that the WNBA prefers to keep Boston as a potential expansion market for 2033, suggesting that Pagliuca should reconsider his interest, as his current bid of $325 million is highly advantageous for the league and could influence future franchise valuations. In Stamford, Mike Anthony emphasizes that the proposed deal makes ...