The WNBA is adding an expansion franchise for the first time since 2009 this season and more teams are on the way. Here are ...
The WNBA began play in 1997 and will play its 29 ... Cleveland Rockers (1997-2003), Houston Comets (1997-2008), Miami Sol (2000-02), Portland Fire (2000-02), and Sacramento Monarchs (1997-2009).
Just three of the WNBA's original teams when the league started in 1997 remain heading into 2025 – the New York Liberty, Los Angeles Sparks and Phoenix Mercury. It grew to 16 teams by 2000 ...