Last Updated on June 17, 2026 by Mat Diekhake

The Connecticut Sun hold a unique place in WNBA history as the first team in the league to be owned by a Native American tribe. Since relocating to Connecticut in 2003, the franchise enjoyed more than two decades of stable ownership before being sold and relocated to Houston.

Orlando Miracle Ownership Group (1999–2003)

The franchise began as the Orlando Miracle in 1999. The team was owned by the operators of Orlando’s sports and entertainment venues and competed in Florida for four seasons before being sold and relocated.

Mohegan Tribe (2003–2025)

In 2003, the Mohegan Tribe purchased the franchise and moved it to Uncasville, Connecticut, where it was renamed the Connecticut Sun. The acquisition made history as the first time a Native American tribe owned a major professional sports franchise.

The team played its home games at Mohegan Sun Arena and quickly became one of the WNBA’s most competitive organizations. Under tribal ownership, the Sun made numerous playoff appearances and several WNBA Finals appearances while establishing themselves as a model franchise.

After more than two decades of ownership, the Mohegan Tribe agreed to sell the team as the WNBA continued its rapid growth and expansion.

Houston Comets Ownership Group (2025–Present)

In 2025, an ownership group led by Houston-based investors acquired the franchise from the Mohegan Tribe. The purchase included the relocation of the team to Houston, where the franchise adopted the historic Houston Comets name.

The sale marked the end of the Connecticut Sun era and the beginning of a new chapter for one of the WNBA’s most successful modern franchises. The new ownership group aims to build upon the legacy of both the Sun and the original Houston Comets organization.

Connecticut Sun Owners at a Glance

  • Orlando Miracle Ownership Group (1999–2003)
  • Mohegan Tribe (2003–2025)
  • Houston Comets Ownership Group (2025–Present)

The franchise’s ownership history spans three distinct eras: its beginnings in Orlando, more than 20 years of stability under the Mohegan Tribe in Connecticut, and its new future in Houston under a new ownership group.