Big changes are coming to the WNBA. The league and NBA board of governors have officially given the green light for the Connecticut Sun to be sold and relocated to Houston, with Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta at the helm. The unanimous approval came Wednesday, marking a historic shift for one of the league's most resilient franchises.

The deal, initially struck in March for a reported $300 million, had been waiting on this final sign-off. The Sun will play out the remainder of the 2026 season in Connecticut, mostly at the Mohegan Sun Arena—their home since 2003—with a couple of special games in Hartford and Boston before packing up for Texas.

It's a bittersweet moment for fans who've watched the team grow from its days in Orlando to becoming a Connecticut staple. Sun president Jen Rizzotti is urging everyone to soak in this last season. "I want our staff and players to just be able to focus on this season and being present for the 2026 last season in Connecticut," she said before a tough loss to the defending champion Las Vegas Aces. "Our fans deserve that. We need to put on a great show and create experiences that will last forever."

The Mohegan Tribe, which has owned the franchise since moving it from Orlando in 2003, is passing the torch. Rizzotti noted that the Rockets group has already started collaborating with Sun staff, and those conversations will only ramp up now that the sale is official. "There's a lot of positive repercussions of being associated with a team that has the kind of resources and infrastructure that Houston has," she added, pointing to the benefits for players and staff under the new collective bargaining agreement.

For now, the focus remains on the court and celebrating a legacy. But come next season, the WNBA will have a new home in Houston—and a whole new chapter to write.