Fans celebrating the arrival of the WNBA to the City of Boston might want to temper their expectations in the short term. Recent reporting from the Boston Globe's Gary Washburn relates that the WNBA itself is throwing cold water on ta potential move of the recently-purchased Connecticut Sun to a new location.

Any resolution would involve relocation fees and league sign-off, but if finalized, the $325 million deal would set a new record for a women’s sports franchise. The outcome is set to significantly alter the Sun’s future and could set a precedence for the WNBA’s broader expansion and market strategy.

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.

After Friday’s loss, Dallas has a record of 9-25. The Wings have the third-worst record in the WNBA, ahead of only the Chicago Sky (8-25) and the Connecticut Sun (6-26).