Michael Carter-Williams Leads Push to Bring WNBA Team to Boston

The former NBA star and actor Donnie Wahlberg are exploring expansion and franchise acquisition to secure a WNBA team for Boston.

Michael Carter-Williams and Donnie Wahlberg have formed the Boston Women’s Basketball Partners to bring a WNBA team to Boston through expansion or by purchasing an existing franchise.
The Connecticut Sun, New England’s current WNBA team, has faced challenges including player departures and infrastructure criticism but is not currently for sale.
The WNBA is undergoing rapid expansion, with new teams in San Francisco, Portland, and Toronto set to join by 2026, and Cleveland expected in 2028.
Boston’s strong sports culture and potential for creating new rivalries are key factors driving support for the proposed team.
Local leaders, including Boston Mayor Michele Wu and Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey, have expressed support for the initiative, though specific venues remain under discussion.