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

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.