WNBA Reveals Name of Cleveland Expansion Team
Summary
The WNBA announced the name of its new Cleveland expansion team as the Cleveland Sirens. The Sirens will start playing in the league in 2028, with Detroit and Philadelphia joining later.Key Facts
- The Cleveland Sirens are a new WNBA team set to begin in 2028.
- Rock Entertainment Group owns the new Cleveland team.
- The Sirens name is inspired by a Greek mythological creature known for its singing.
- The WNBA also approved expansion teams in Detroit (starting 2029) and Philadelphia (starting 2030).
- Earlier this season, Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire debuted as new WNBA teams.
- Cleveland previously had a WNBA team called the Cleveland Rockers from 1997 to 2003.
- The Rockers folded after failing to find a new owner in 2003.
- Dan Gilbert, current owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, now owns the Sirens and plans events honoring the Rockers.
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