A recently closed WNBA capital raise totals $75 million, as the league attracts some of the biggest names in the sports-business world as investors. (more…)
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Oakland WNBA team approved locally
An Oakland WNBA team has been approved by the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum Authority for Oakland Arena, but several things need to happen before a team hits the court. (more…)
2020 WNBA season plan unveiled
There will be a 2020 WNBA season, as league officials announced a plan for the 12 teams to gather at IMG Academy in Bradenton, FL, for 22 regular-season games followed by a traditional playoff format. (more…)
WNBA looks to Florida or Vegas for 2020 season play
The WNBA is evaluating two locations to potentially host 2020 WNBA season play–MGM Resorts in Las Vegas and the IMG Academy in Florida–but there is still much up in the air, according to reports. (more…)
WNBA virtual draft, delay to season opener announced
The WNBA will hold a virtual draft on April 17 and delay both training camp and the season opener in response to the coronavirus pandemic. (more…)
New York Liberty Prepares for Barclays Center Move
The New York Liberty is preparing for its move to Brooklyn’s Barclays Center for 2020, hoping it will have positive implications on the team and the WNBA as a whole. (more…)
Ground Broken on Phoenix Suns Training Facility
The Phoenix Suns broke ground Thursday on their new training facility, set to open late summer 2020 in Phoenix on 44th Street, just north of Camelback Road. (more…)
Gateway Center Arena @ College Park Set to Open
The Atlanta Metro area is adding another sports venue, as Gateway Center Arena @ College Park hosts an event this weekend. (more…)
Atlanta Dream to Gateway Center Arena @ College Park in 2020
After recently announcing its departure from State Farm Arena, the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream revealed Friday that it will call the upcoming Gateway Center Arena @ College Park home starting in 2020. (more…)
New York Liberty Moving to Barclays Center in 2020
In a move that takes effect for the 2020 WNBA season, the New York Liberty will play home games at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. (more…)
Atlanta Dream Departing State Farm Arena
Atlanta Dream ownership has confirmed that the club will not return to State Farm Arena in 2020, marking the latest move of a WNBA team out of an NBA venue. (more…)
Mercury to Play 2020 Season at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum
The birthplace of professional basketball in Arizona will see a return of the sport when the Phoenix Mercury play the 2020 WNBA season at Arizona Veterans Memorial Coliseum while Talking Stick Resort Arena is renovated. (more…)
