WNBA expansion

Blaze, the Connecticut Sun mascot, skips on the court while holding an orange Sun flag.

Connecticut Sun to Boston? Everything we know so far

By Deyscha Smith / August 2, 2025

A deal has reportedly been reached to buy the Sun and relocate, but it requires multiple approvals

Connecticut Sun guard Jacy Sheldon dribbles while defended by Indiana Fever guard Kelsey Mitchell

Through jokes and jabs, Cleveland WNBA players react to hometown expansion

By Thomas Costello / July 25, 2025

After hearing from non-Clevelanders about WNBA expansion, what do people with personal knowledge of Cleveland say?

Photo of a large outdoor sign with the Portland Fire logo on it. Logo is all-caps white text with red outline. "Portland" on top in smaller text, with "Fire" below in larger text. flaming red and white rose below. blue background in an upside-down pentagon shape.

Portland’s WNBA team is bringing back the Fire, but is the team on track after early missteps?

By Annie Peterson / July 15, 2025

Clare Hamill: ‘We’re moving fast, and you’re going to hear from us a lot’

Podcast promotion graphic with a photo of WNBA executives. There is a text overlay that reads "Inside WNBA expansion." There is also a Locked On Women's Basketball logo and smaller photo of host Howard Megdal.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Inside WNBA expansion

By The IX Basketball / June 30, 2025

In an emergency podcast, host Howard Megdal breaks down the expansion to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia

WNBA executives sit in front of a branded backdrop with the cities Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia listed between logos.

WNBA announces expansion to Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia

By Thomas Costello / June 30, 2025

The expansion will bring the league to 18 teams in by 2030

Team USA camp photo features Cleveland sign pictured in front of Rocket Morgage Arena and Final Four logo

US Trademark Office publishes WNBA’s Cleveland Rockers copyright

By Thomas Costello / June 5, 2025

The move sets up a potential expansion announcement

Thumbnail images of WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and WNBA guard Arike Ogunbowale are positioned alongside the title "WNBA team 16 & 1 on 1 finalists"

Locked On Women’s Basketball: WNBA expansion, Unrivaled updates

By The IX Basketball / February 14, 2025

Which cities have the best shot at landing a WNBA expansion franchise?

Belgium guard Julie Vanloo attempts a right-handed layup as Australia guard Jade Melbourne reaches across Vanloo's body from behind to try to block it.

Golden State Valkyries will go global for their first identity

By Michelle Smith / February 8, 2025

Even the most salary cap space in the WNBA hasn’t been enough of an enticement for top free agents

France's Carla Leite shoots a right-handed jump shot as a Lithuania defender attempts to contest it with one hand.

Dallas Wings lose French guard Carla Leite in expansion draft

By Arie Graham / December 9, 2024

Dallas decided not to protect an international talent who has yet to play in the WNBA

Graphic promoting a podcast with a photo of Tennessee head coach Kim Caldwell and a text overlay that reads "Monday WBB musings & more." There is a a Locked On Women's Basketball logo in the top right corner with smaller photos of host Missy Heidrick and guest Matthew Walter.

Locked On Women’s Basketball: Monday women’s basketball musings and more

By The IX Basketball / December 9, 2024

Catching up on the week’s biggest WNBA and women’s college basketball stories