WNBA's Rockers could return to Cleveland in 2028

Cleveland Rockers' potential return to WNBA stirs memories for franchise's original stars
According to Sports Business Journal, the Rockers — expected to begin play in 2028 — will be the WNBA’s 16th franchise with a record bid valued at $250 million.
Report: WNBA's Rockers could return to Cleveland in 2028
The WNBA is likely to award Cleveland its 16th franchise, Sports Business Journal reported this weekend, involving a bid led by Cavs owner Dan Gilbert worth as much as $250 million. A formal announcement is expected,
Cleveland emerging as likely destination for latest WNBA expansion team
The WNBA is reportedly gearing up to announce its next expansion franchise, with Cleveland leading the charge.
WNBA franchise likely coming to Cleveland, would be known as the 'Rockers': report
The WNBA could add up to three franchises. The league reportedly applied for trademarks for the name "Cleveland Rockers," "Houston Comets," "Detroit Shock" and the "Miami Sol" as it looks to add 16th and possibly 17th and 18th franchises.
WNBA's Cleveland Rockers: Ownership Details & Expansion Insight
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Cleveland 'likely' to be chosen for WNBA expansion with new team expected in 2028, according to report
According to Sports Business Journal sources, the WNBA is slated to return to Cleveland after the Rockers folded after the 2003 season.
Cleveland expected to be awarded next WNBA expansion franchise: Report
Cleveland's reported $250 million bid for a WNBA team is twice what Toronto and Portland paid in their respective expansion fees.
Cleveland, not Tennessee Summitt, likely to receive WNBA team in 2028 | Report
Cleveland is expected to be awarded the next WNBA franchise, but Nashville may still be in the mix if the league adds more teams
Rocket Arena, Rockers: Darcy cartoons
Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland was rebranded Rocket Arena and is reportedly "likely" to be home of a WNBA expansion ...
WNBA rumors: Cleveland has 90% chance to get 16th franchise
WNBA expected to announce expansion team in Cleveland, based at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse, ahead of the 2025 season ...
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Cleveland likely to get next WNBA franchise in ‘28
Cleveland has a 90% chance to be awarded the WNBA's 16th franchise, starting in 2028, and be named the Cleveland Rockers with ...
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Report: Cleveland Rockers to return to WNBA as 2028 expansion team
The Rockers, a Cleveland WNBA team that folded in 2003 because of low attendance — Caitlin Clark was 1 year old — are making a comeback, according to a report published Feb. 16 in Sports ...
WNBA’s 16th franchise has been all but awarded, report says. What does Charlotte do now?
Cleveland will win the WNBA’s 16th franchise, according to the Sports Business Journal, with a bid approaching $250 million.
Houston could still have a shot at a new WNBA team, sources say
Houston could still have a shot at scoring a Women's National Basketball Association team — but probably not just yet.
Fierce competition as WNBA reportedly opts for Cleveland over Austin and other star-studded bids
Austin FC will remain the city's first (and only) major professional sports league team for the foreseeable future.
New Cleveland sports bar promises focus on women's games ahead of city's reported return of a WNBA franchise
Serendipitously, female-focused sports bar co-owners Shelley Pippen, Cassy Kopp, and Ally Eclarin are paying homage to ...