Sources say the league is trying to leave options open to get a team in Houston or later gain a larger expansion fee for a team in Boston.

Good morning. With the help of a Globe sports editor, we’re explaining why the WNBA is hesitating to greenlight an effort to relocate the Connecticut Sun to Boston.

Connecticut Sun ownership intends to present multiple options to the WNBA as it looks to salvage what would have been a record-breaking $325 million franchise sale, sources told ESPN.

The Indiana Fever entered Sunday’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun on a two-game skid, having dropped contests to the Dallas Wings and Washington Mystics. While the Fever remain 18-16 overall and afloat despite star point guard Caitlin Clark being sidelined with a groin injury,

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham will miss the remainder of the season due to the right knee injury she sustained in Sunday's game against the Connecticut Sun, the team announced. The organization said it expects her to make a full recovery.

The Indiana Fever have dealt with injury concerns throughout the season, and they were dealt another blow Tuesday.