Houston Rockets Owner Tilman Fertitta to Buy WNBA's Connecticut Sun and Relocate to Houston
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β’Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta agreed to purchase the WNBA's Connecticut Sun and will relocate the franchise to Houston, as announced by the team on March 30, 2026.
β’The move expands Fertitta's sports portfolio and brings a WNBA team to Houston for the first time, tapping into the city's growing basketball market.
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This relocation could boost WNBA visibility in the South, with Fertitta's resources likely accelerating arena and fanbase development for the team.
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