How More Expansion Will Impact the WNBA + All-Star Starters

It’s official: starting in 2028, Cleveland will be home to the newest WNBA franchise – followed by Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Zena, Ben, and Sabreena break down how these cities were decided upon, what all this expansion means for players and teams in the WNBA, what impact NBA teams and ownership have on expansion in the W, and so much more. Plus, Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier are set to captain the two teams for WNBA All-Star Weekend, and Ben reveals the remaining eight starters live to Sabreena and Zena. To wrap, the crew attempts to name the newest WNBA expansion teams._________________Visit our YouTube page!_________________WNBA power rankings: Could Angel Reese’s hot streak boost Chicago Sky? by Sabreena MerchantWNBA announces record expansion to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia by Ben PickmanIs more WNBA expansion on the horizon? Our experts explain the league’s growth by Ben Pickman and Chantel JenningsCaitlin Clark, Napheesa Collier named WNBA All-Star captains by Sabreena MerchantRookie Paige Bueckers among starters in WNBA All-Star Game by Tobias Bass and Sabreena MerchantWNBA expansion timeline as the league looks to have a record 18 teams by Torrey Hart and Shannon Ryan_________________Get in touch! Leave a comment wherever you’re listening, or write to us at: [email protected] can also find us on social media:-Instagram: @tanooffseason-TikTok: @no_offseason-Zena on BlueSky: @zenakeita-Ben on BlueSky: @benpickman-Sabreena on BlueSky: @sabreenajmVisit the Yahoo Women’s Sports Hub__No Offseason is a part of The Athletic Podcast NetworkEmail us: [email protected] up for the No Offseason newsletter!YT: @No-Offseason IG: @tanooffseasonTikTok: @no_offseason Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.