DETROIT – Detroit’s bid to acquire a WNBA franchise shockingly fell short as Cleveland is expected to be awarded with its new expansion team.
According to Yahoo Sports, the Cleveland Rockers would join the league for the 2028 season.
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An ownership group led by Detroit Pistons owner Tom Gores alongside Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff and Naismith Basketball hall of famers (former Pistons forwards) Grant Hill and Chris Webber joined with the hopes of bringing women’s hops back to the city.
However, they were outbid by a WNBA record upwards of $250 million, but they still have a chance to bring the Detroit Shock back to town.
Reports indicated that the WNBA is considering at least one more franchise alongside Cleveland to expand the league to 18 teams.
With the Rockers' return, Detroit, according to reports, along with Philadelphia, Houston, Nashville, and Miami, are potential expansion-landing spots.
The Shock spent 12 seasons in Detroit (1998-2009), winning three championships (2003, 2006, and 2008) before relocating to Tulsa before eventually becoming the Dallas Wings.
