Despite the chaos surrounding the WNBA, including the CBA standoff, criticism, and competition from new leagues, many cities continue to seek alignment with the league and contribute to the growth of women’s basketball. One such city is Houston, which has been part of the league since its inception and even won the first four championships. Its legendary star, Cynthia Cooper, gets honest about having a WNBA team in Houston.
Following the recent expansion team’s announcements, Houston’s WNBA comeback dream remains alive as Connecticut Sun relocation talks intensify heading into the 2026 season.
Cynthia Cooper Gives Her Opinion On WNBA Team In Houston
The Houston Comets were the dominant team in the league, winning four championships in their first four seasons. However, they had to wrap up the franchise due to a poor response from the spectators. The 62-year-old who led the team in those dominant seasons, notes one key complication still lingering over Houston’s WNBA future, though.
“I don’t know about Toyota Center. It might be a little too big for a WNBA franchise except when Caitlin Clark or Angel Reese come to town. But I know the Houston Rockets and Fertitta, they have the expertise in place to choose the correct venue,” Cynthia Cooper told the Chronicle.
Got a WNBA-to-Houston update ⬇️
— Michael Shapiro (@mshap2) August 5, 2025
• Connecticut Sun sale to Boston-based group is in no-way finalized.
• Sun will be sold this year.
• Houston’s ownership group, led by Tilman Fertitta, is a top contender to purchase and relocate the Sun. Boston, Hartford other top options. pic.twitter.com/lkX0BQjDWg
Currently, acquiring the Connecticut Sun and relocating them to Houston appears to be the fastest solution to establish a WNBA team in the city. The former USC player has already provided her ‘concerns’ as she doesn’t want to see the ‘project’ fail again for her decorated team.
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While Copper spoke about making a wise decision with the move with ongoing issues, the veteran has nothing but the nicest words for the rookies in the league.
WNBA Legend Cynthia Cooper Says Angel Reese Reminds Her of Herself
The record-setting champion is happy with the current crop of players in the league and highlighted that watching Angel Reese gets her back to her game play. Cooper was a renowned rebounder in the game, and it was obvious to see her praised as another record-setting rebounder.
“She reminds me of me when I was starting out and I didn’t care. Say what you want to say. I’m bringing my A-game tonight. You’re gonna have to stop me from getting all these rebounds. Stop talking about how I get the rebounds. Stop me if you can. And I love that attitude of hers and how she’s continuing to get better every single game,” said Cooper.
"She reminds me of me."
— We Need To Talk (@WeNeedToTalk) August 31, 2025
Cynthia Cooper is a BIG FAN of @Reese10Angel's game 😮💨
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Cooper even praised Caitlin Clark and Paige Bueckers as the guards made a massive impact on the game and brought in fans to the league. Bueckers even broke a long-standing rookie double-digit scoring record set by Cynthia Cooper.