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WNBA Mini-Mailbag: Next Steps for Portland's New Expansion Team
Discussing when the Bhathals will hire staff and how the new team's roster will be put together ahead of their 2026 debut.
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Portland's Delayed WNBA Expansion Was a Blessing in Disguise
It took a year too long, but Portland found the right ownership group for its new basketball team.
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Sources: Bhathal Family Lands Portland WNBA Expansion Team
The family, which owns the NWSL's Portland Thorns, will announce on Sept. 18 that women's professional basketball is returning to Portland in 2026.
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Cathy Engelbert: WNBA Expansion News Expected 'In the Coming Months'
Despite the effort falling through last year, Portland continues to be one of the cities vying for an expansion team.
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WNBA-to-Portland Efforts Still Alive, But Obstacles Remain
After a planned expansion team fell through last year, there is interest from two prospective ownership groups in bringing women's professional…
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WNBA's Plans for Portland Expansion Team Fall Through
Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has deferred Portland's bid over arena renovation concerns.
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Where Does Portland Stand With the WNBA After Bay Area Announcement?
The WNBA is bringing its 13th team to San Francisco in 2025. There are strong indications that Portland is next.
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How Close is Portland to Securing a WNBA Expansion Team?
At a private roundtable event on Monday, Senator Ron Wyden and a group of Trail Blazers and Thorns executives made their case to commissioner Cathy…
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Senator Ron Wyden Restarts the Blazers Sale Campaign
In a letter to Adam Silver and Cathy Engelbert, Wyden advocates for a WNBA expansion team and the Blazers' sale to Phil Knight.
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