WNBA Basketball Teams

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,

Fox News · 2d

WNBA awards Portland expansion team amid popularity surge

The WNBA continues to see historic growth this season, announcing Wednesday that Portland will see the return of a women's basketball team in 2026.

NBC Sports on MSN · 1d

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.

Caitlin Clark in WNBA playoffs

The Indianapolis Star · 1d

WNBA team owner slams Caitlin Clark fans as 'being racist, sexist and violent' with words

The Atlanta Dream's Renee Montgomery on a faction of Caitlin Clark fans: 'They're just there on social media, ready to fight, OK?"

FOX News on MSN · 21h

Fever players credit Caitlin Clark with popularity surge after record WNBA crowd: ‘We appreciate her for this’

Indiana Fever players are giving Caitlin Clark her flowers after their regular season finale marked the largest crowd in WNBA history.

ClutchPoints on MSN · 12h

The Caitlin Clark effect has Fever averaging more fans than 4 NBA teams

It’s no secret that Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark has completely changed the WNBA. Her arrival in the league was an immediate hit and by no surprise, she’s also skyrocketed the popularity of the Fever,

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WNBA postseason preview: Strengths and weaknesses for all 8 playoff teams

WNBA playoffs promise to be a battle from start to finish. Here are the strengths and weaknesses for all 8 postseason teams.

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WNBA offseason: Paige Bueckers is the top prize, but what else do non-playoff teams need to improve?

The UConn star will likely be the No. 1 pick in the 2025 WNBA Draft, bringing with her an elite skill set that can instantly ...

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Veteran WNBA Guard Layshia Clarendon, League's First Openly Nonbinary Player, Retires

After 11 years in the WNBA, one of the league's pioneers is calling it a career. Los Angeles Sparks guard Layshia Clarendon ...

Former UConn women's basketball star Aaliyah Edwards has 'no complaints' about rookie WNBA season

Despite Washington starting the season 0-12, former UConn women's basketball star Aaliyah Edwards is grateful for her rookie ...

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ESPN Takes Clear Stance on Caitlin Clark's All-WNBA First Team Candidacy

WNBA season has heavily focused on the ups and downs of Indiana Fever star rookie Caitlin Clark. While there was a brief ...

Gallery: WNBA, fans celebrate Portland's new pro basketball team

Merage spoke about the yet-to-be-named team as an investment not only in the league, but in the local Portland community, ...

WNBA playoff field and matchups set with Atlanta clinching the final spot

The final opening round matchup is the two-time defending champion Las Vegas Aces, the No. 4 seed, hosting the fifth-seeded Seattle Storm. Las Vegas is trying to become the first team to win three ...

WNBA round-up: Playoff picture set as record-breaking regular season comes to a close

It has been a WNBA season unlike any other and the last day of the campaign was no exception with Diana Taurasi, Caitlin ...

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