Leila Lacan didn’t play the final few games of the Connecticut Sun season for personal reasons, but she has already done enough to impress award voters.

Connecticut Attorney General William Tong has officially sent a letter to the WNBA demanding that the team be allowed to stay in the city.

Attorney General William Tong Thursday is expected to make an announcement regarding the state’s efforts to keep the Connecticut Sun local. News 8 plans to livestream the 10 a.m. press conference in the video player above.

The Connecticut Sun have wrapped up the 2025 WNBA season. The players have had their exit interviews, and the playoffs are just around the corner.

The Connecticut Sun received a disappointing update from guard Marina Mabrey following the team's loss to Atlanta.

NEW: U.S. Sen. Blumenthal announces he has sent a letter to the WNBA regarding “their reported interference in the Mohegan Tribe’s negotiations with competing bidders for ownership of the Connecticut Sun women’s basketball team.” Full letter: pic.twitter.com/V444dTnthz

Charles, who rejoined the Sun this season, had a strong game with 22 points and 10 rebounds in the team’s 87–84 win. The game also served as a tribute to Charles’ off-court impact — her charity work for Hopey's Heart Foundation was honored pregame.

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