Detroit may not be landing the WNBAs 16th franchise next month, but the city could be in strong position to land the 17th or 18th in the league’s next round of expansion.

The city of Cleveland is expected to land a new WNBA franchise, according to a report by the Sports Business Journal. An announcement could be made by the end of March. The bid for the franchise was reportedly a league-record $250 million,

There's a buzz around Cleveland followinga Sports Business Journal report that the city is "likely" to be selected for a WNBA expansion team that would see the Cleveland Rockers return in 2028. However,

The WNBA is reportedly gearing up to announce its next expansion franchise, with Cleveland leading the charge.