On Saturday, the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn and the Associated Press reported that Boston Celtics minority ogovernor Steve Pagliuca was leading an ownership group that planned to buy the Connecticut Sun for $325 million and move the franchise to Boston starting in the 2027 season.

A group led by Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca has reached a deal to buy the Connecticut Sun and move the team to Boston, according to a person familiar with the sale.

Massachusetts Governor and avid basketball fan Maura Healey weighed in on the move, saying the move "would be great for the WNBA."

The Boston Celtics have embraced what is functionally a gap year, shedding salary with All-Star forward Jayson Tatum sidelined for the season with an Achilles injury. Nearing a payroll (including luxury taxes) well over $500 million,

The Boston Celtics are facing a gap year after Jayson Tatum's torn Achilles, having traded two key pieces from their 2024 championship roster. To shed salary this summer, Boston traded both Kristaps Porzingis and Jrue Holiday.

The Boston Celtics have been no strangers to pulling off wild trades throughout the 2025 offseason. After six-time All-Star power forward Jayson Tatum went down with an Achilles tendon tear during the second round of the playoffs this spring,