The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025.
SAN FRANCISCO The WNBA has agreed to grant the Golden State Warriors an expansion franchise in 2025, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Wednesday.While the deal hasn't been finalized, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is expected to be in the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday to announce the new franchise, according to the person who spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because no official announcement has been made.
There is a strong women's basketball fan base in the area, given Stanford and Cal's success.Golden State owner Joe Lacob helped establish the American Basketball League in 1995 and owned the San Jose Lasers.The WNBA team would be headquartered in Oakland and games would be played at Chase Center in San Francisco.Expansion has been one of Engelbert's top priorities, but her timeline has shifted over the years.
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