Four cities submit bids for WNBA teams

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.
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 are hoping to bring a team to Nashville, Tennessee, pe
Who are the current WNBA teams? A look at the 13 teams and the league’s history
Throughout the league’s history, there have been many changes to the teams, including expansion and relocations. In 2025, the league will welcome its 13 th team, the Golden State Valkyries, as part of a process to go up to 15 teams in 2026.
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.
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 all names and logos for the league’s franchises.
Four cities submit bids for WNBA teams in one week as more expansion looms
The WNBA is not going to stop growing any time soon. With the Golden State Valkyries gearing up to start play in 2025, and the Portland team set to start the following year, expansion is already underway.

WNBA, LSU and Angel Reese

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has perfect Caitlin Clark reaction to Indiana Fever trade
Sophie Cunningham's pinned post on Twitter says, "everything happens for a reason is not in the bible but 'God promises to ...
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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 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 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 ...