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Cleveland’s $250M Bid Aims to Revive WNBA Team

2/17/2025

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Cleveland is making a bold move to bring back the WNBA with a $250 million bid for the Rockers, aiming to become the league's 16th team. As the WNBA gears up for expansion, adding teams in Toronto and Portland by 2026, the Cavaliers are committed to elevating women's sports in the city, building on their past support for an NWSL team and a tennis tournament.

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Cleveland is making a bold move to bring back the WNBA with a $250 million bid for the Rockers, aiming to become the league's 16th team. As the WNBA gears up for expansion, adding teams in Toronto and Portland by 2026, the Cavaliers are committed to elevating women's sports in the city, building on their past support for an NWSL team and a tennis tournament.