WNBA, Detroit

WNBA expansion: What cities have put in bids for a new team to join the league?
The WNBA is adding an expansion franchise for the first time since 2009 this season and more teams are on the way. Here are cities vying for a team.
Detroit seeks WNBA team again; Grant Hill, Goff support bid
Detroit wants to bring the WNBA back to the Motor City, supported by an investor group led by the owner of the NBA's Pistons and NFL's Lions. Pistons owner Tom Gores submitted the bid Thursday, and it was announced Friday.
WNBA files trademark application to bring back 'Detroit Shock' as city submits expansion bid
Unlike other professional sports leagues where individual teams own their own trademark filings, the WNBA holds the rights to all names and logos for the league’s franchises.
Detroit Pistons WNBA bid: Why is league expanding and who are the candidates?
Several ownership groups, including the Detroit Pistons, have submitted bids for the WNBA's 16th franchise as expansion continues.
Shock-er: Pistons' Gores, group of mega-investors submit expansion bid for WNBA team
An investment group, led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores and including Detroit Lions principal owner Sheila Hamp and General Motors CEO Mary Barra, submitted a formal expansion bid on Thursday for a WNBA franchise.
Who are the current WNBA teams? A look at the 13 teams and the league’s history
The WNBA began play in 1997 and will play its 29 th season this year. Throughout the league’s history, there have been many changes to the teams, including expansion and relocations. In 2025, the league will welcome its 13 th team,
WNBA team in Philadelphia? 76ers ownership group submits official bid
Tilman Fertitta, the owner of the Houston Rockets, has also submitted a bid to the WNBA for an expansion team, a spokesperson ...
Josh Harris, Sixers making push for WNBA bid for Philadelphia
With that being said, part of the arena deal was an effort to bring a WNBA team team to Philadelphia. The Sixers appear to be ...
WNBA free agency: Brionna Jones signs with Dream, continuing confusing offseason for Atlanta
In the latest major move of this free agency period, the Atlanta Dream have come to an agreement with three-time All-Star ...
Satou Sabally, DeWanna Bonner and the top remaining WNBA free agents
We know where some of the biggest free agents will play in 2025. But there are still a lot of key players to be signed.
Analyzing every WNBA free agency signing: Brittney Griner, Kelsey Plum, Alyssa Thomas on the move
Amid a flurry of trades across the WNBA, the Indiana Fever re-signed All-Star guard Kelsey Mitchell to a one-year supermax ...
WNBA Free Agency 2025: Top Rumors on Contracts, Trades Before Official Start Date
The WNBA offseason finally started to kick into gear thanks to two blockbuster trades. The negotiating window opened on Jan. 21 and players can ...
Tennessee Summitt WNBA: How Candace Parker, Peyton Manning factor into expansion team bid
Nashville is trying to land an expansion WNBA team named the Tennessee Summitt in honor of Lady Vols coach Pat Summitt. Here ...