Golden State Warriors granted WNBA expansion team set to begin play in 2025

Overview

• The Golden State Warriors have been awarded a new WNBA franchise that will start play in 2025.
• The team will be based in the Bay Area, playing home games at the Warriors' Chase Center arena in San Francisco.
• WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced the expansion, the league's first since 2008.
• Warriors co-owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber will head the franchise, aiming to win championships and grow the league.
• The WNBA may soon announce a second expansion team, with cities like Portland and Sacramento interested.