WNBA expansion: What cities have put in bids for a new team to join the league?
The WNBA is adding an expansion franchise for the first time since 2009 this season and more teams are on the way. Here are cities vying for a team.
The 76ers’ owners have officially bid to bring a WNBA team to Philadelphia
The Sixers and Comcast Spectacor said they'd pursue a bid after their deal to build an arena in the sports complex. It's unclear when a team would launch if the city were awarded one.
Owners of Pistons and Lions part of bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
Pistons owner Tom Gores submitted the bid Thursday and it was announced Friday. The group includes Sheila Ford Hamp and her husband, the principal owners of the Lions; the chief executive officer and chair of General Motors Company; Hall of Famer and former NBA rookie of the Year Grant Hill; Lions quarterback Jared Goff and his wife; and others.
WNBA team in Philadelphia? 76ers ownership group submits official bid
Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, has also submitted a bid to the WNBA for an expansion team, a spokesperson for the Rockets confirmed to The Athletic. The prospective team would play its games at the Toyota Center, where the Rockets play.
76ers, Pistons Submit Bids for WNBA Expansion Teams
The Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers are both looking to bring the WNBA to their respective cities. The Pistons announced Friday that team governor
Analyzing every WNBA free agency signing: Satour Sabally, Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum on the move
The Atlanta Dream made their second splashy free-agent signing in as many days, agreeing to terms with center Bri Jones.
Lions' Jared Goff part of star-studded bid to bring WNBA team back to Detroit
Detroit wants to bring the WNBA back to the Motor City, backed by an investor group that includes Lions quarterback Jared ...
Everybody wants a WNBA team — two new cities enter expansion mix this week
Tennesse’s expansion bid would be named after Pat Summitt. WNBA legend Candace Parker and NFL Hall-of-Famer Peyton Manning ...
Get your grub on: WNBA's Angel Reese, McDonald's team up for signature meal
WNBA star and Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese teams with McDonald's for the "Angel Reese Special," which comes with a special ...
WNBA star Angel Reese surprises her mother by paying off her mortgage as a birthday present
You can forgive Angel Reese’s mother for nearly dropping her birthday cake when she heard the news that her daughter had paid ...
Satou Sabally, DeWanna Bonner and the top remaining WNBA free agents
We know where some of the biggest free agents will play in 2025. But there are still a lot of key players to be signed.
WNBA free agency superlatives: Brittney Griner, Jewell Loyd, Kelsey Mitchell and more headline busy offseason so far
With WNBA free agency going strong, we’ve seen players make shocking moves, and in one case, a shocking stay. Let’s take a ...
WNBA files trademark application to bring back 'Detroit Shock' as city submits expansion bid
Unlike other professional sports leagues where individual teams own their own trademark filings, the WNBA holds the rights to ...
WNBA free agency: Brionna Jones signs with Dream, continuing confusing offseason for Atlanta
In the latest major move of this free agency period, the Atlanta Dream have come to an agreement with three-time All-Star ...