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Donnie Wahlberg Leads Boston's Bid for WNBA Team

3/1/2025

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Donnie Wahlberg and ex-NBA star Michael Carter-Williams are spearheading an exciting effort to establish a WNBA team in Boston. With strong backing from Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey, the Boston Women’s Basketball Partners are on a mission, but they still need the green light from WNBA owners and to cover an expansion fee.

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Story summary

Donnie Wahlberg and ex-NBA star Michael Carter-Williams are spearheading an exciting effort to establish a WNBA team in Boston. With strong backing from Mayor Michelle Wu and Governor Maura Healey, the Boston Women’s Basketball Partners are on a mission, but they still need the green light from WNBA owners and to cover an expansion fee.