“The demand for women’s basketball has never been higher, and we are thrilled to welcome Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia to the WNBA family.” Those were WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s words as she dropped the league’s biggest announcement in years. So while the NBA world is shaking up by the rumors of LeBron James’ trade, the WNBA is having a moment to enjoy.
On Monday, the WNBA officially confirmed three new franchises: Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia. The new Cleveland team will tip off in 2028, marking a long-overdue return to the city’s pro hoops environment. For Cleveland fans, there couldn’t be any more good news. After years of the men’s squad carrying the city’s basketball pride alone, the women are stepping in to claim their spotlight. And frankly, it’s about time.
In a recent Instagram post from WNBA Cleveland, a few familiar faces showed up to celebrate the big news. Darius Garland and Donovan Mitchell, Cleveland’s backcourt stars, shared their excitement for the city’s newest team. And it won’t be long before the entire Cavaliers roster jumps in to rally behind the WNBA squad.
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