The Mohegan Tribe and the WNBA’s Connecticut Sun are ending their partnership after 24 seasons, with the tribe moving away from ownership of the team. Multiple outlets report that the separation is tied to the sale of the Sun.

Both accounts describe the decision as part of a broader financial shift for the tribe. Courthouse News says the sale is intended to strengthen the tribe’s balance sheet as it works to address substantial debt. The Independent characterizes the move as an early “bet” that no longer continues, noting the team’s long-running association with the tribe while framing the change as the end of an era.

While the sources agree on the core outcome—parting ways after decades—their emphasis differs. The Independent focuses more on the timeline and significance of the relationship, whereas Courthouse News focuses on the financial motivations for selling.