Overview

• Inky Son has left her role as president of Portland’s expansion WNBA team after fewer than three months leading its business operations.
• Ownership group RAJ Sports credited Son with establishing the franchise’s early marketing, ticket sales and community engagement efforts.
• The nameless franchise still lacks a general manager and head coach and is gearing up for a public brand reveal on July 15.
• Owners Alex Bhathal and Lisa Bhathal Merage paid $125 million for the franchise, which will debut at the Moda Center alongside Toronto’s expansion Tempo in 2026.
• Reports of significant rollout challenges have underscored the urgency to fill leadership gaps before the inaugural 2026 season.