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Story summary
- The Portland Fire will return to the WNBA in 2026.
- The Portland Power played in the American Basketball League (ABL) from 1996 to 1998.
- In their inaugural season, Portland Power went 5-17, and under coach Lin Dunn the team finished 27-17 in 1997, winning Western Conference.
- Natalie Williams earned ABL MVP honors.
- The American Basketball League ended in December 1998 due to bankruptcy, and many players joined the WNBA.
