In the battle of WNBA expansion teams, Toronto will have the edge on Portland this season
While entering the league together, Toronto and Portland's team-building strategies couldn't be more different.

While entering the league together, Toronto and Portland's team-building strategies couldn't be more different.

With the draft order set, teams now turn their focus to a first round that feels more unpredictable than expected.

Expansion teams Portland and Toronto will make their inaugural draft picks tonight.

The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo will officially begin their inaugural WNBA seasons with the expansion draft. Here's what you need to know.

The 2026 WNBA draft is shaping up to be a loaded one. Plus, there's also the intrigue of two expansion teams making their selections.

The WNBA has finalized what will seemingly be the last of its media rights deals for at least the next couple of years. On Wednesday, Paramount announced that it has reached a new “long-term” media rights agreement with the WNBA, under which CBS will broadcast up to 20 regular-season games each season, beginning in 2026. Read more... The post CBS extends WNBA media rights deal, reveals broadcast team appeared first on Awful Announcing.

In the coming days, fans will know the result of the NBA’s vote regarding the planned formation of teams in Las Vegas and Seattle by the 2028-2029 season. Expansion has always been on the NBA’s agenda, especially with its sustained success and expanding reach. It has been at the forefront of globalization in sports, including possibly starting […] The post Marc Stein flags concerns with NBA Europe expansion cities appeared first on ClutchPoints.
