The Connecticut Sun have had an extremely intriguing last few months, both when it comes to on-court production and off-court discussions. With a 7-27 record to

Sources say the league is trying to leave options open to get a team in Houston or later gain a larger expansion fee for a team in Boston.

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,