Cleveland Cavaliers Lead Bid for WNBA Expansion Team
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Cleveland is actively pursuing a WNBA expansion team as the league plans to grow to 16 teams by 2028. Rock Entertainment Group, associated with the NBA's Cavaliers, is leading the effort, citing Cleveland's strong sports culture and history with women's basketball. The city previously hosted the WNBA's Rockers and recently held successful major sports events, including the Women's Final Four. Cleveland faces competition from cities like Kansas City, St. Louis, and Philadelphia for the new franchise.
- Cleveland joining race to be WNBA's 16th team ESPN
- Cleveland launches formal bid for a WNBA team CNBC
- Cavs officially launch bid for Cleveland WNBA team WJW FOX 8 News Cleveland
- Cavaliers ownership group backing bid for WNBA Cleveland expansion franchise Yahoo Sports
- Could the WNBA be coming back to Cleveland? cleveland.com
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