The Warriors are close to bringing a WNBA expansion franchise to the Bay Area, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.
A deal hasn't been finalized yet, but it is expected to be soon, sources said.Editor's PicksWNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said last year her hope was to expand the 12-team league by two, starting in 2025 at the latest.
San Francisco has long been seen as a top choice for an expansion franchise because of its fan base for women's basketball, particularly with top collegiate programs nearby in Stanford and Cal., which began playing in 2008. Sacramento had a WNBA team before its club folded in 2009.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.
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