Patrick Fertitta doesn’t expect major overlap between NBA’s Rockets, WNBA’s Comets
Patrick Fertitta emphasizes that the WNBA's Comets will operate independently from the NBA's Rockets despite sharing an arena. He acknowledges the potential for some operational synergies but insists that both teams will maintain their distinct identities. The Comets are set to relocate to Houston in 2027, with leadership from former Sun players.
- ▪The WNBA's Connecticut Sun will become the Comets in Houston in 2027.
- ▪Patrick Fertitta states that the Comets will primarily operate as their own entity.
- ▪Both teams will share an arena and some infrastructure, but will have separate basketball operations teams.
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