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Kevin Durant, Texas basketball star eyes WNBA franchise in Austin
According to KVUE, Harris has spent the past year raising capital and preparing Austin's submission for the WNBA to consider. The city has a long reputation as a college football town, yet has never had a professional sports team of their own. This coincides with the national trend of growing women's sports viewership.
WNBA rumors: Kevin Durant pursuing expansion team
Kevin Durant may soon join the ranks of NBA players and other sports stars backing WNBA expansion franchises, as he’s rumored to be exploring an opportunity with a prospective ownership group aiming to establish a WNBA team in Austin,
These NFL and NBA players are eyeing WNBA expansion teams
Patrick Mahomes and Jayson Tatum are both reportedly interested in bringing the WNBA to their cities. The WNBA currently has 12 teams but will expand to 13 next season with the Golden State Valkyries and then to 15 teams in 2026 with teams in Toronto and Portland, as previously reported by the Deseret News.
WNBA expansion to Austin? Former Texas Star Fran Harris has a plan to bring another team to Texas
Fran Harris has a plan. The former Texas women’s basketball great has the financial backing, she insists. She’s got the support of the school administration and the city’s mayor and has had constructive conversations with the sports investment group that built the possible arena home.
Texas Longhorn alum aims to bring WNBA team to Austin
Former NCAA champ and UT Longhorn standout Fran Harris is raising capital and working on Austin's submission packet to bring the 16th team to the capital city, with the WNBA's commissioner expressing confidence that the sport will expand to 16 teams by 2028.
Former Longhorns star leads effort to bring WNBA expansion franchise to Austin
More than a dozen cities are being considered for the WNBA's next expansion franchise, which is expected to begin playing by 2028.

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DiJonai Carrington Suggests WNBA Expansion Team in Major NBA City
Boston is not only an NBA city but a sports city. Across the four major sports, the Celtics, New England Patriots, Boston Red ...
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WNBA Expansion: DiJonai Carrington Suggests Boston for Future Team
The WNBA is entering an exciting phase of growth, with new teams set to join the league in the coming years. Among the ...
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2013: Portland Thorns
For far too long, Portland wasn’t known for its women’s sports. The Portland Fire played just three seasons in the WNBA ...
Kevin Durant eyes potential Austin WNBA franchise
Kevin Durant of the Phoenix Suns could be part of an Austin, Texas, ownership group pursuing a WNBA expansion team, Sports ...
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Grant Williams believes its time Charlotte had a WNBA team
Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams has emerged as a vocal advocate for bringing a WNBA franchise to his hometown of ...
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Exclusive: Texas women's basketball champion pushing for WNBA expansion in Austin
The Golden State Valkyries are set to make their WNBA debut in 2025 as the 13th expansion franchise. The 14th and 15th ...
Patrick And Brittany Mahomes Met With The WNBA About Kansas City Getting Its Next Expansion Team
“As WNBA expansion continues, ownership of the NWSL’s KC Current — which includes Patrick Mahomes and his wife, Brittany — ...
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Aces bolster dynasty dreams as WNBA’s rising profile attracts elite talent
The Las Vegas Aces strengthened their coaching ranks by hiring Ty Ellis, bringing his extensive experience to the two-time WNBA champions.
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Why Philadelphia should be the WNBA’s next expansion city
Toronto will begin play in the W in 2026 and Portland will put the league up to 15 teams. The WNBA’s goal is to have 16 teams ...