The Portland Trail Blazers have recently announced that their plans to expand their WNBA franchise have been temporarily set aside. This news comes as a disappointment to many fans, who were hoping to see the team make a move into the women’s basketball league.
The Trail Blazers had been in talks with the WNBA for some time, and were expected to make a move into the league in 2021. However, due to the current economic climate, the team has decided to put their plans on hold. This means that the team will not be able to join the league until at least 2022.
The Trail Blazers had been looking to bring a WNBA franchise to Portland for some time. The team had been working on a plan to build a new arena for the team, as well as a practice facility and other necessary infrastructure. The team was also looking to hire a general manager and staff to run the franchise.
The Trail Blazers had been in discussions with the WNBA for some time, and were expected to make a move into the league in 2021. However, due to the current economic climate, the team has decided to put their plans on hold. This means that the team will not be able to join the league until at least 2022.
While this news is disappointing for fans of the Trail Blazers, it is important to remember that this is only a temporary setback. The team is still committed to bringing a WNBA franchise to Portland, and they are still actively working on a plan to make it happen.
The Trail Blazers have been an important part of the Portland community for many years, and their commitment to bringing a WNBA franchise to the city is admirable. While it may take some time before we see the team make a move into the league, fans can rest assured that the team is still working hard to make it happen.