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The Connecticut Sun are mired in a rebuilding year and they currently hold the worst record in the WNBA at 5-21. But Friday was one of the Sun’s high points the season as they not only beat the defending champion New York Liberty, but they blew them out, 78-62. The Sun have an upcoming rematch […]

Despite recent relocation rumors, the Connecticut Sun are not going anywhere anytime soon. Although previous reports claimed that Boston Celtics owner Steve Pagliuca had purchased the Sun and would move them to Massachusetts, the WNBA has since slowed the hype with a recent statement. The league slowed down the relocation rumors, saying that such decisions […]

Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca is nearing a deal to purchase the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun, with plans to relocate the franchise to Boston as early as the 2027 season, according to The Boston Globe’s Gary Washburn. Pagliuca has reportedly agreed to acquire the team from the Mohegan Tribe for $325 million, which would set […]

The Connecticut Sun are mired in a rebuilding year and have recently addressed rumors that the Sun might be looking at relocating. In seasons like this, one of the most important things for a team to do is evaluate players and prospects that could potentially be a part of the team’s future plans. The Sun […]

Tina Charles moved up a spot on one of the WNBA’s all-time lists during Monday’s matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm. In 23 minutes of action, Charles put up a stat line of 11 points, four rebounds and two assists. She shot 2-of-5 from the field and 7-of-8 from the free-throw line. Going […]

The Connecticut Sun confirmed their commitment to remaining in the state for the 2026 WNBA season, addressing recent speculation about the franchise’s future in an email to season ticketholders on Thursday. “We know there has been a lot of conversation in the media about the future of the team, but please know that we will […]

The Connecticut Sun will be in action on Thursday for their first game post-All-Star break, and they will be at home against the Los Angeles Sparks. The Sun will be looking to get back in the win column as they ended the first half of the regular season on a three-game losing streak. But the […]

Angel Reese already has multiple player rivalries in the WNBA, but is looking to add one more to her list. While warming up at Gainbridge Fieldhouse for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game, the Chicago Sky forward had a comedic interaction with Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers. Rivers confronted the two-time All-Star on the court for […]

The Indiana Fever continued their recent resurgence with a 85-77 win over the Connecticut Sun, making it three wins on the trot. With Caitlin Clark easing herself back from injury, Natasha Howard and Kelsey Mitchell led the charge with a double-double and 20 points, respectively. However, in what was a bizarre turn of events, a […]

Tina Charles made incredible WNBA history during Friday’s matchup between the Connecticut Sun and Seattle Storm. Going into the game, Charles scored 7,990 points throughout her career since she started in 2010. She was 10 points away from reaching 8,000, a milestone that only Diana Taurasi achieved throughout the league’s history. Charles made sure to […]

The Connecticut Sun are experiencing the consequences of a poorly executed offseason. The Sun lost their entire starting lineup this winter and scrambled to replace them. Connecticut brought back former MVP Tina Charles to be their center. However, the eight-time All-Star admitted to Sue Bird that she might only play until the new collective bargaining […]

The vast network of UConn alumni in the WNBA remains a close-knit community, even as they compete with each other professionally. While maintaining a friendly relationship off the court, Sue Bird will never forget an awkward moment when Connecticut Sun center Tina Charles confronted her and Diana Taurasi during a Team USA women’s basketball meeting. […]

The Connecticut Sun are in the midst of a rebuilding season, but they’ve had a solid mix of both young players and veterans this season. But it appears as if they will be without one of those key veterans for the foreseeable future. Sun veteran guard Marina Mabrey received an update this week on the […]

The Connecticut Sun are in the midst of a rebuilding season with plenty of young players and a new head coach in Rachid Meziane. To help the young players get acclimated to the WNBA, the Sun have leaned heavily on veteran guard Marina Mabrey. However, it’s possible she might miss time. Marina Mabrey was officially […]

The Connecticut Sun and the Dallas Wings are both trying to get out of the basement in the WNBA standings with a win in a big game against each other on Friday night. Neither team has started the season like it wanted to this year, but this clash presents each with an opportunity to get […]

Things got out of hand during the Connecticut Sun and Indiana Fever game, which led to several players being fined afterward. With less than a minute left in the game and the Fever up by double digits, Sophie Cunningham made hard contact with Jacy Sheldon as she was driving to the paint. That led Cunningham […]

The Chicago Sky have a bright future with Angel Reese leading the way. Chicago only has three wins on the 2025 season, in part due to Courtney Vandersloot’s season-ending injury. Reese went out of her way to praise one of her former college teammates who had a career game on Wednesday. Angel Reese was thrilled […]

Tuesday night’s contest between the Indiana Fever and Connecticut Sun turned plenty of heads for how chippy it was throughout. Everything boiled over late in the fourth quarter after Sophie Cunningham defended Caitlin Clark in the closing seconds. The WNBA announced fines for several players involved. Reports indicate that Sun guard Marina Mabrey’s flagrant one […]

Gainbridge Fieldhouse will be nice and warmed up for the Indiana Pacers ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals, as emotions reached a boiling point in Tuesday night’s game between the Indiana Fever (6-5) and Connecticut Sun (2-9). Before the home team officially earned an 88-71 victory, fans witnessed a brawl transpire in the […]

Caitlin Clark is not afraid to express herself on the court. That is doubly true when she feels slighted. Following multiple fiery exchanges with the Connecticut Sun, Indiana Fever star guard Caitlin Clark unleashed her fury during the fourth quarter of Tuesday’s 88-71 home win. The 2024 All-WNBA First-Team selection drained a 3-pointer over Jacy […]

The Connecticut Sun are shifting through a rebuilding season with a decent mix of veterans and young players on their current roster. At 2-8, they have the second worst record in the WNBA, but there have been encouraging signs. One of those bright spots for the Sun has been rookie wing Saniya Rivers, although she […]

Tina Charles knows what elite rebounding looks like — she’s built a WNBA career on it. And after facing Angel Reese in the Connecticut Sun’s 78-66 loss to the Chicago Sky on Sunday, Charles saw something that reminded her of her younger self. “We’re very different players, but I think just that relentless side of […]

The Connecticut Sun are in the midst of a rebuilding year with a decent mix of veterans and young players on their roster. There have certainly been struggles for the Sun this season, but there have been encouraging signs as well. Speaking of encouraging signs, the Sun received good news on Saturday in regards to […]

Connecticut Sun stars Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers never would’ve predicted that they would nearly break the Internet, but fans are loving the pair’s growing bond and wholesome chemistry. Once the WNBA’s most unlikely duo, Mabrey and Rivers have become one of the fans’ favorite friendships. The 22-year-old has even spoken out about how the […]

Winning is one thing, but Brittney Sykes and the Washington Mystics executed a beatdown of the Connecticut Sun on Sunday. The 2025 Unrivaled champion led the team with 28 points (6-12 FG, 2-4 3 PT) and six assists in a 104-67 home victory in Washington’s best performance of the season, and No. 3 overall pick Sonia […]

Despite their 2-6 start to the regular season, the Connecticut Sun have been a tough team to play. With a decent mix of veteran players and rookies, the Sun have managed to grab a little momentum in recent games, winning two of their last three after starting the season 0-5. With a winnable game coming […]

The Connecticut Sun may look strikingly different than the playoff contenders in years past. However, rookie Saniya Rivers, who scored her first basket off a steal, is a standout for her defensive abilities.  On Friday, Rivers contributed immensely to the Sun’s first WNBA Commissioner Cup win with a series of blocks. She stifled the Atlanta […]

The Connecticut Sun have gotten off to a poor start to the 2025 WNBA season with a record of 1-6. They are currently tied with the Dallas Wings for the worst record in the league. During their most recent loss to the New York Liberty, Marina Mabrey didn’t exactly make a good kind of WNBA […]

The Connecticut Sun rolled into Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indiana to face the Fever as the last remaining winless team of the 2025 WNBA season, and they left after finally claiming that elusive victory. However, it was Connecticut’s newest duo that stole the show, as Marina Mabrey and Saniya Rivers put the team on their backs […]

Marina Mabrey had a historically brutal game in the Connecticut Sun’s 100-52 blowout loss to the New York Liberty on Sunday. In 28 minutes of action, Mabrey was unable to get her shot going as she also got into foul trouble. She finished with a stat line of eight points, four rebounds, two assists, and […]

Following a 0-5 start to the 2025 season, the Connecticut Sun are finally on the board with an 85-83 win over the shorthanded Indiana Fever. Despite the long road ahead in the young season, the Sun took a moment to celebrate their first win of the year. Marina Mabrey, Saniya Rivers, Olivia Nelson-Ododa and others […]

The Connecticut Sun (0-5) released several key injury updates Thursday ahead of their Friday night matchup against the Indiana Fever (2-3). The game is scheduled to tip off at 7:30 p.m. ET on ION and marks the start of a two-game road trip for Connecticut. The team ruled out guard Lindsay Allen due to a […]

The Dallas Wings’ trip to Connecticut to take on the Sun was already pretty special, with star rookie Paige Bueckers returning to the state where her legendary UConn women’s basketball career took place for the first time as a WNBA pro. However, the young standout wasn’t the only one having a homecoming moment. Wings players […]

Basketball fans are hyped over the NBA Playoffs, and rightfully so. The dazzling clashes between the New York Knicks and Indiana Pacers have been so exciting and entertaining that even stars from the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun are getting in on the fandom action. Tina Charles was among the players who offered their Eastern Conference Finals […]

Dallas Wings All-Star guard Arike Ogunbowale scored 19 points in a 109-87 win over the Connecticut Sun on Tuesday night. While the win cost the Wings their backup point guard, the team has reason to celebrate. Along with guiding her team to their first win of the season, Ogunbowale passed reigning WNBA MVP A’ja Wilson […]

Dallas Wings head coach Chris Koclanes is without Ty Harris for the remainder of their game against the Connecticut Sun. Her absence puts more on the plate of No. 1 overall pick Paige Bueckers to deliver against one of the better defenses in the WNBA. The backup point guard suffered a knee injury in the […]

After 12 years away, Tina Charles rejoined the WNBA franchise that drafted her first overall in 2010 by signing with the Connecticut Sun in free agency. However, that did not prevent her from cherishing every stop along the way, including her 2024 season with the Atlanta Dream. Before the game tipped off, Charles greeted several […]

Connecticut Sun rookie Saniya Rivers made her WNBA debut during the May 20 game against the Las Vegas Aces after missing the preseason and first regular-season contest. The No. 8 overall pick in this year’s draft took time away to stay with her family after the recent passing of her mother, and she bravely stated […]

The Connecticut Sun had two first round picks in the 2025 WNBA Draft which they used on LSU’s Aneesah Morrow at No. 7 and NC State’s Saniya Rivers at No. 8. Saniya Rivers did not play in the Sun’s season opener against the Washington Mystics on Sunday, but she made her WNBA debut against the […]