Portland previously was home to a WNBA team in the Portland Fire, which played three seasons from 2000 to 2002 before folding. It was the only WNBA franchise to never make the postseason.

Portland previously had a WNBA team, the Portland Fire from 2000 to 2002, before that franchise was ultimately shut down. The ...

In an interview with the Business Journal, Ted Wheeler said the return of the WNBA adds to Portland's improved livability. Twenty years after the Portland Fire played its last game, the Rose City ...

As the WNBA's popularity continues to grow ... despite having a lack of success with its previous team — Portland Fire. That organization also only lasted three seasons, playing from 2000-2002.

The expansion marks the WNBA's return to Portland after more than 20 years and the first time the league has returned to a city it previously left. The city had the Portland Fire from 2000-02.

As popularity grows, three professional women's sports leagues are expanding into new markets. All are benefitting from growth in attendance, audience and advertisers.

WNBA's Dallas Wings fire coach Latricia Trammell after 2 seasons.

Indiana Fever fire coach Christie Sides, becoming 6th WNBA team to make a change.

What Nakase's experience in the NBA and WNBA means for the new Golden State franchise, which will begin play in 2025, and the league's coaching cycle.