The WNBA’s roster of teams is set to majorly expand in the coming years, with the current number of 13 set to jump to 18 in a matter of years. New WNBA teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia have been announced in addition to the Toronto Tempo and the Portland Fire, who are set to join in 2026.

Just like when the Golden State Valkyries became part of the league, an expansion draft with special rules is set to take place. However, both the Fire and Tempo do not seem to have an idea about when or how it will take place as the WNBA has stayed silent on the matter .

“We don’t know what’s going to happen. There are a lot of unknowns. It’s best to plan as if the negotiations are going to be done on time. So we’re planning for the expansion draft to go forward similar to last year, i

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