The WNBA pushed back on a proposed sale of the Connecticut Sun to a group led by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca, but team ownership continues to work toward a deal. ESPN's Alexa Philippou and Romona Shelburne report that the Mohegan Tribe,

The Mohegan Tribe’s attempt to sell Connecticut Sun remains in limbo with the WNBA reportedly opposing a relocation to Boston or Hartford.

According to a new story from ESPN, the WNBA has offered to buy the Connecticut Sun and move them to a market of their choosing.

Connecticut Sun ownership intends to present multiple options to the WNBA as it looks to salvage what would have been a record-breaking $325 million franchise sale, sources told ESPN.

After WNBA balked at plan by Celtics minority owner to buy team and move it to Boston, Mohegan tribe exploring alternatives, according to ESPN.

Any resolution would involve relocation fees and league sign-off, but if finalized, the $325 million deal would set a new record for a women’s sports franchise. The outcome is set to significantly alter the Sun’s future and could set a precedence for the WNBA’s broader expansion and market strategy.

The Indiana Fever beat the Connecticut Sun today after trailing by 21 points. Kelsey Mitchell has a career-high tying performance. Stats, highights.

The Connecticut Sun have a pattern of fourth-quarter meltdowns in winnable games, raising questions about coach Rachid Meziane’s efficacy.