WNBA Players Reveal Which Cities Should Get Expansion Teams Next
Summary
During the WNBA All-Star Weekend, players shared their opinions on which cities should get new WNBA teams, with Miami and Nashville being the most popular picks. The league recently approved three expansion teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia, which will start playing between 2028 and 2030.Key Facts
- WNBA players suggested cities like Miami, Nashville, Charlotte, Boston, and Denver for new teams.
- Miami and Nashville were the top choices among players.
- A former WNBA team called the Miami Sol played from 2000 to 2002 before folding due to money problems.
- New teams Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo began playing in the WNBA this season.
- In April, the WNBA and NBA Board of Governors approved three new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia.
- Cleveland’s team will start in 2028, Detroit’s in 2029, and Philadelphia’s in 2030.
- Currently, the WNBA has 15 teams and will have at least 18 by 2030.
- The NBA has 30 teams split into two conferences, and the WNBA is expected to keep growing with more teams.
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