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Cleveland, not Tennessee Summit, likely to receive WNBA team in 2028

Cleveland is likely to be awarded a WNBA franchise, with an announcement expected no later than March, according to Sports Business Journal's Tom Friend.
The city previously had a WNBA team, the Cleveland Rockers, which played from 1997 until 2003 before folding.
Cleveland Cavaliers spokesperson stated that while optimism exists, no official confirmation has been received regarding the bid for the WNBA team.
If selected, the Cleveland Rockers would return in 2028, promising to aid the local economy through sports-related taxes, as noted by City Council President Blaine Griffin.

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New York Post

Cleveland emerging as likely destination for latest WNBA expansion team

The WNBA is reportedly gearing up to announce its next expansion franchise, with Cleveland leading the charge.

6 days ago·New York, United States

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Sports Business Journal

Cleveland In Line For WNBA Expansion Team In 2028

Cleveland In Line For WNBA Expansion Team In 2028 - RealGM Wiretap

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The News-Herald

Report: Cleveland Rockers to return to WNBA as 2028 expansion team

The Rockers, a Cleveland WNBA team that folded in 2003 because of low attendance — Caitlin Clark was 1 year old — are making a comeback, according to a report published Feb. 16 in Sports Business Journal. The Rockers would become the WNBA’s 16th team and begin play in 2028, according to the story by Tom Friend. The WNBA consisted of 12 teams in 2024. Clark, a rookie with the Indiana Fever last year, helped the league break attendance records acr…

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Inquirer

Philadelphia is a ‘clear front-runner’ for WNBA expansion, report says, but not next in line

According to the Sports Business Journal, Cleveland is likely to get the league’s next team, in 2028, but the WNBA reportedly could add up to two more teams soon afterward.

6 days ago·Philadelphia, United States

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The Tennessean

Cleveland, not Tennessee Summit, likely to receive WNBA team in 2028

Cleveland is expected to be awarded the next WNBA franchise, but Nashville may still be in the mix if the league adds more teams

6 days ago·Nashville, United States

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Fox8

Cleveland getting a WNBA team? Sources say yes

**Related Video Above: Caitlin Clark, now an WNBA star, met with media in Cleveland last April (WJW/AP) — Multiple sources have confirmed that the WNBA is likely bringing back a team to Cleveland come 2028. Cavaliers’ Mitchell and Mobley win NBA All-Star skills challenge WNBA is set to bring back the Cleveland Rockers in 2028, per @TomFriendWriter.The Rockers would be the WNBA's 16th team. They will move into the soon-to-be former #Cavs t…

6 days ago·Cleveland, United States

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