The Connecticut Sun, a prominent WNBA team since 2003, is set to be sold for a record $325 million, the highest ever for a women's sports franchise. The team, currently based at Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut, is expected to relocate to Boston by 2027 after a deal is reached with a group led by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca. The purchase includes $100 million for a new practice facility in Boston. The sale, pending approval from the WNBA Board of Governors, is part of a broader strategy to establish a permanent Boston presence for the league, which is expanding with new teams in Portland, Toronto, Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. The Mohegan Tribe, current owner, has been looking to sell and is inclined to sell to the Boston-based group, which is seen as the most lucrative option. The Sun, which has played in Connecticut since relocating from Orlando in 2003, has reached four WNBA finals but has experienced declining enthusiasm recently. The team has also played select games at TD Garden, drawing sellout crowds. The deal would mark the second relocation in the franchise's history. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey has expressed strong support for bringing a WNBA team to Boston, citing the city’s enthusiasm and the league's recent success with star players and sellout games. The league has not officially commented, and the WNBA emphasizes that relocation decisions are made by the league’s Board of Governors. The potential move is seen as beneficial for all parties, including the Mohegan Tribe, which aims to focus on its casino and hotel operations.