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Bill Simmons calls looming WNBA expansion ‘staggeringly stupid and an unapologetic money grab’

Apr 10, 2026 @ 4:40pm

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The WNBA is cashing in on its exploding popularity by expanding the league. Two new teams will begin play in 2026, one year after Golden State debuted, and the league announced this week that owners have formally approved adding three more franchises by 2030. This means that over the course of a half-decade, the league…

WNBA approves expansion teams coming in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia

Apr 9, 2026 @ 8:39pm

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The WNBA is continuing to get bigger. Over the last few years, there’s been a lot of discussion about potentially expanding to other cities in the United States. Today, the league has approved the addition of three new cities to the women’s league, per Colin Salao of Front Office Sports. These three teams will be […] The post WNBA approves expansion teams coming in Cleveland, Detroit, Philadelphia appeared first on ClutchPoints.