Indiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham took subject with two of the three growth cities that will probably be becoming a member of the WNBA.
Cunningham’s crucial feedback throughout her crew’s shootaround Tuesday got here sooner or later after commissioner Cathy Engelbert introduced Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia would be a part of the league in 2028, 2029 and 2030, respectively.
“You need to take heed to your gamers, too. The place do they need to play? The place are they gonna get excited to play and draw followers?” stated Cunningham, 28.
“I do suppose that Miami would have been an ideal [location]. Nashville is a tremendous metropolis. Kansas Metropolis, superb alternative.
“… I am not so certain what the thought course of is there, however on the finish of the day, you need to just remember to’re not increasing our league too quick. I feel that that is additionally one other factor.
“It is form of a tough decision-making state of affairs. However man, I do not understand how excited individuals are to be going to Detroit or [Cleveland].”
The growth will push the WNBA to 18 complete groups.
“Nice demand for WNBA franchises,” Engelbert stated Monday at a information convention. “There was big demand. Actually happy with what my crew has accomplished. Wanting ahead to future conversations because the league continues to develop.”
The WNBA at the moment stands at 13 groups, with franchises in Toronto and Portland set to enter the league in 2026.