Gov. Ned Lamont is hoping to woo NBA Commissioner Adam Silver as Connecticut continues to make its case to keep its only major league team.

The WNBA has still not yet approved a sale for the Connecticut Sun. The Mohegan Tribe repeated its statement that it’s pursuing investment opportunities and that it can’t comment on potential sales.

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“We are excited with the growth of the WNBA and women’s basketball and are committed to outcomes that are the best for the CT Sun, the Mohegan Tribe, and the WNBA,” tribal leadership said in the statement.

Groups in Boston and Connecticut have made offers to buy the team.

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