Connecticut Sun president Jennifer Rizzotti confirmed Tuesday that the franchise’s ownership is exploring a potential sale of the team.
Rizzotti said “all options are on the table” as it relates to a sale process. That could include a majority ownership sale that leads to relocation, a majority ownership sale that keeps the team in Connecticut, or a sale that involves a minority stake in the franchise, among other courses of action.
The Mohegan Tribe have owned the franchise since 2003. While it plays at Mohegan Sun Arena, the franchise practices either there or at the nearby Mohegan Tribal Community and Government Center — a mixed-use facility that also serves as a cultural center, office space and recreation facility for tribal members. A spokesperson for Mohegan Tribal Leadership previously told The Athletic that “infrastructure improvements are being looked at to ensure the team’s growth and success in the league.”
“Like owners of any other business, we are always assessing the viability of major infrastructure investments,” the spokesperson said in a statement.
Rizzotti addressed reports of a possible sale with Sun players and coaches Tuesday morning. She said she asked the team to focus on this season and that the franchise was committed to making it…
