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Portland gets WNBA expansion franchise

Sports Illustrated on MSN · 2d

There's a Huge Bidding War for the Next WNBA Expansion Team

The WNBA announced on Wednesday that an expansion team was coming to Portland. It would be the 15th team in the league so it stood to reason that there would be a 16th team to follow. That was almost immediately confirmed as reports came out that the league was already looking for another new market by 2028.

NBC Sports on MSN · 2d

Portland newest home to WNBA with expansion team starting play in 2026

Portland had a previous WNBA team, the Fire, which played for just two seasons and folded in 2002. It’s not yet decided if the new franchise will keep that name or get a new one. The team will play at the Moda Center, also home to the Portland Trail Blazers.

The New York Times · 2d

WNBA announces expansion team in Portland, league’s 15th franchise

The WNBA is expanding to Portland by granting the league’s 15th franchise to the city. The team, which was announced Wednesday, will begin play in 2026 and be led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal,

5hon MSN

NBA Expansion Team Likely to Return to Former Site: Report

The city of Seattle, Washington, could soon see the return of its beloved SuperSonics, as the NBA appears poised for ...

3don MSN

Oregon Senator Ron Wyden says Sabrina Ionescu is 'fired up' about Portland expansion team

WNBA basketball is officially heading back to Portland, Oregon. The league announced on Wednesday that the city has been ...

rocketswire.usatoday on MSN2d

Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta to bid for WNBA expansion team in Houston

Chron.com says that Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta will formally submit a bid for a WNBA expansion team in Houston. It will ...

Portland Scores WNBA Expansion Team as Governor Tina Kotek Celebrates the City's Commitment to Women's Sports

Governor Tina Kotek announces a new WNBA team for Portland, recognizing the city's strong support for women's sports.

NHL Expansion Team Utah Hockey Club Launches DTC Streaming App With Kiswe

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