The move is set to be announced Sept. 10 and the new team in Portland will begin play in the 2026 season, according to Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report.
PORTLAND, Ore. — Portland is “closing in” on getting an expansion WNBA franchise that will begin play in 2026, according to a report from Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report, who cited multiple sources with knowledge of the plans.
The Bhathal family, which bought the Portland Thorns for $63 million earlier this year, will lead the ownership group, Highkin reported. The Bhathal family has ties to the NBA — Raj Bhathal is co-owner of
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