WNBA Expansion to Portland Put on Hold Amidst Discussion Breakdown

The WNBA has decided to defer its plans to expand to Portland, citing renovations to Moda Center as a sticking point. The league had previously identified Portland as an ideal destination for a franchise, but the timing and scope of the arena improvements led to the decision to hold off on expansion. While the Blazers had agreed to push back their renovation plans to accommodate the WNBA team, it remains uncertain if the discussions will be revived. Despite the setback, the WNBA expressed openness to pursuing prospects for bringing a team to Portland in the future.