"Today marks the long-hoped-for return of the WNBA to a city with deep basketball roots and a championship tradition."
"We're thrilled to welcome Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia to the WNBA family, reflecting extraordinary momentum and surging demand for women's basketball."
The WNBA is set to expand to 18 teams by 2030, with new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia joining the league over the next five years. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert highlighted a surge in demand for women's basketball, with each new franchise owned by NBA groups paying a $250 million fee. The expansion underscores the league's momentum and the commitment from these cities, particularly Detroit, with a historic basketball background, aiming to enhance community engagement and investment in women's sports.
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