MAILBAG: Deni Avdija's Future and the Latest on Trail Blazers' Moda Center Negotiations
Addressing the Blazers' current arena standoff and more.
Fire/WNBA
42 articles
(Page 3)
Portland Fire Nail Their Most Important Hire With New GM Vanja Černivec
The Bhathals prioritized the right things in finding their first leader of basketball operations.
Portland Fire Name Vanja Černivec Franchise's First General Manager
Černivec has extensive international scouting experience and currently serves as VP of basketball operations for the Golden State Valkyries.
It's Official: The Portland Fire are Back
Portland's new WNBA expansion team officially announced on Tuesday that they're returning to familiar branding.
WNBA Portland Parts Ways With Team President Inky Son 3 Months Into Tenure
Portland's newest professional sports team has hit a snag as they come up on a crucial stretch before their launch.
WNBA Files Trademarks for 'Portland Fire'
The league appears to be taking steps towards reviving the name of Portland's previous WNBA team.
Portland WNBA Team Breaks Ground on New Practice Facility
The new building in Hillsboro will open before the WNBA team's inaugural season in 2026 and also house the NWSL's Portland Thorns.
Bhathal Family Unveils Joint Practice Facility for Thorns and WNBA Team
The new campus in Hillsboro will serve as headquarters for both of the family's Portland women's professional sports teams.
WNBA Expansion: Thoughts on the Golden State Valkyries' Draft
With one expansion draft in the books, a look at what it could tell us about Portland's team starting in 2026.
Rayan Rupert Talks Sister Iliana Being Drafted by Golden State Valkyries
The WNBA's newest expansion team took Rupert's sister, who played for the French national team in this summer's Paris Olympics.
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.
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.