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WNBA expansion: Warriors close to bringing new franchise to San Francisco

Owners Joe Lacob and Peter Guber of the Golden State Warriors raise the Larry O'Brien Championship Trophy after defeating the Boston Celtics 103-90 in Game Six of the 2022 NBA Finals at TD Garden on June 16, 2022 in Boston, Massachusetts.
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Overview

  • The Golden State Warriors are close to securing a new WNBA franchise in San Francisco.
  • The team would play home games at Chase Center, where the Warriors play.
  • They would practice at the Warriors' old facility in Oakland.
  • Some details still need to be finalized but the Warriors ownership is partnering to bring a team to a major market.
  • This news comes as the 2022 WNBA playoffs are in the semifinal stage.