The WNBA franchise has hired an investment bank to explore the sale of the franchise, Sportico reported Monday afternoon. A timeline for such a sale, or who it may be sold to, remains to be seen. According to the report, however, relocation of the franchise is likely.

The Mohegan Sun ownership group has reportedly hired investment bank Allen & Co. to explore selling the Connecticut Sun amid WNBA expansion.

The WNBA's popularity and revenues have exploded in recent years—and the Connecticut Sun may unfortunately be a casualty. The Mohegan Native American tribe that owns the Sun have retained investment bank Allen and Company to facilitate the potential sale of the franchise,