Yahoo! Sports

WNBA Expansion: When will rules be announced for the new expansion draft?

The WNBA is expanding to 15 teams, with franchises in Portland and Toronto beginning play in 2026. By 2030, there will be franchises in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. The Golden State Valkyries marked the beginning of a time of explosive growth in ...
USA Today

WNBA expansion: What cities have put in bids for a new team to join the league?

The WNBA is embracing expansion again, hoping to ride the wave of momentum generated by an influx of new stars in recent years. It's the first time in more than 15 years the league will add a new team after several folded or relocated, and there are more ...
NPR

The WNBA is expanding again, adding 3 new cities for a record 18 teams

The WNBA juggernaut is not slowing down. The women's basketball league announced Monday it's adding three new teams for a record 18 franchises: Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit joins in 2029 and Philadelphia will tip off in 2030. The WNBA has 15 ...
CBSSports.com

WNBA expansion: Seven lingering questions as the league adds teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

The WNBA made a major announcement on Monday that three new expansion franchises would be joining the league in the coming years: Cleveland in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. That trio will bring the league to 18 teams, surpassing the ...
Forbes

A Data-Driven Look At Possible NBA Expansion Candidates

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Giovanni Malloy, Ph.d, is a data scientist and sports analyst. SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - FEBRUARY 19: LeBron James #6 of the Los Angeles Lakers dunks during the first quarter in the 2023 ...