While that is great news for the three cities picked, Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham didn't seem all that impressed by the selection and threw some shade at Cleveland and Detroit, calling them cities that not many players would be excited to call home.

The WNBA has granted expansion teams to Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia, growing to a league-record 18 franchises. Cleveland will begin play in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has expressed for more than a year a desire to expand the league to at least 16 teams,

"This is a huge win for Detroit and the WNBA," said Tom Gores, owner of the Detroit Pistons, who led the WNBA bid and will be the controlling owner of the new franchise. He formal

Do you have fond memories of the Detroit Shock — our previous WNBA team — to share? Have you been anxiously awaiting the return of pro basketball to the Motor City? Will you be in the front row when the new team hits Little Caesars Arena?

The WNBA announced expansion plans through 2030, and it includes a new WNBA team in Detroit for the 2029 season. Cleveland will be home to a team in 2028, Detroit in 2029 and Philadelphia in 2030. Other recent expansion efforts to the growing league include the Golden State Valkyries,