Former Milwaukee Bucks owner Marc Lasry has reportedly matched , and potentially exceeded, the $325 million bid made by Boston Celtics minority owner Steve Pagliuca to purchase the Connecticut Sun , according to CT Insider’s Alex Putterman. The development signals a significant escalation in the battle for the future of the WNBA franchise, with Connecticut now back in strong contention to retain the team.

Lasry, a Connecticut native and billionaire investor, is the founder and CEO of Avenue Capital Group. Though his firm has not responded to requests for comment, sources close to the negotiations suggest that his offer could include the use of state funds, potentially earmarked for a new practice facility to keep the team in-state.

Pagliuca, who is also co-chairman of Bain Capita

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