Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca reached an agreement to purchase Connecticut's WNBA franchise for $325 million on Saturday, Aug. 2, per the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn.

Last week, in front of thousands of fans at Chase Center, the Golden State Valkyries introduced their new mascot: a glasses-wearing purple raven named Violet, who hopped onto the court at halftime of their game against the Connecticut Sun and quickly won the hearts of Valkyries’ supporters.

Sophie Cunningham, Sydney Colson and Aari McDonald are out for the season, while Caitlin Clark has missed 13 straight games with a groin injury.

The Washington Mystics (16-18) fight for a playoff spot on Wednesday when they face the Connecticut Sun (6-27), who aim to play spoiler at the CareFirst Arena.

The Indiana Fever erased a 21-point deficit and picked up a much-needed win to keep pace in the playoffs race.

Watch Natasha Howard & Marina Mabrey's standout WNBA performances during Indiana Fever vs. Connecticut Sun showdown! Game recap, tactical breakdown and reactions.

The Connecticut Sun (6-27) head back on the road for a match-up with the Washington Mystics (16-18) on Tuesday, August 19 at 7:30 PM ET at CareFirst Arena. The game will air locally on NBC Sports Boston with Brendan Glasheen and Ashley Battle on the call.