Women's NBA will add 15th team in Portland in 2026
The Women's NBA, enjoying a record-shattering season of growth, announced Wednesday it will add an expansion club in Portland, Oregon, for the 2026 season. The Portland club will be owned by RAJ Sports,
WNBA announces expansion team in Portland, league’s 15th franchise
The WNBA is expanding to Portland by granting the league’s 15th franchise to the city. The team, which was announced Wednesday, will begin play in 2026 and be led by Lisa Bhathal Merage and Alex Bhathal,
Commitment to build practice facility helped Portland secure 15th WNBA franchise
Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage, the brother-sister duo who recently purchased the NWSL’s Portland Thorns, are the WNBA’s newest owners.
Portland to become WNBA's 15th franchise in 2026
Portland has been at the forefront of the women's sports explosion over the past several years, making it an ideal destination for the WNBA to expand.
WNBA expansion continues west with new team in Portland
The WNBA is growing from 12 teams to 15 with the additions of Golden State (in 2025) as well as Toronto and Portland in 2026.
Riding wave of unprecedented popularity, WNBA announces 15th team will go to Portland
Portland joins the Bay Area and Toronto as recently announced expansion additions to the WNBA, and the team will start play in 2026.
WNBA Awards Portland an Expansion Franchise That Will Begin Play in 2026
The WNBA is headed back to Portland, with Oregon's biggest city getting an expansion team that will begin play starting in 2026
WNBA teams with no championship titles
While WNBA teams such as the Seattle Storm and the Minnesota Lynx have won multiple championships, several franchises are still in search of their first. Here's a look at active WNBA franchises that have never won it all.
WNBA awards Portland expansion team amid popularity surge
The WNBA continues to see historic growth this season, announcing Wednesday that Portland will see the return of a women's basketball team in 2026.
5 Kingstree High Lady Blazers invited to preseason basketball camps
Five Kingstree High School Lady Blazers have been invited to attend preseason basketball camps where they could be scouted.
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Blazers News: WNBA returns to Portland, Blazers fill last two-way spot
The latest Blazers news features Portland's exciting announcement of a WNBA expansion team in 2026 and Taze Moore securing the Blazers' final two-way spot.
Blazers fill two-way contract spot with familiar face
The Blazers filled their final two-way contract roster spot signing Taze Moore who played for the team last season.
10 Best Cargo Jeans for Women Over 50, Stylists Weigh In
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30 Teams in 30 Days: Blazers look to establish an identity behind young core
After a tough season, Portland looks to build for the future behind a handful of skilled 20-year-olds and seasoned vets.
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