Portland Fire Lands First Pick In WNBA Expansion Draft Over Toronto Tempo
Portland Fire will get its first player from the expansion draft of April 3 with the first pick despite losing the coin flip to the Toronto Tempo.
WNBA Expansion Draft Rules Create Maximum Chaos for Teams During 2026 Offseason
The WNBA Expansion draft 2026 rule will allow the Toronto Raptors and the Portland Fire to select an unprotected core player and offer a supermax …
Portland Fire Makes Major Front Office Hiring Ahead Of 2026 WNBA Debut
Portland Fire hire former Athletic insider Ben Pickman to the front office as salary cap and strategy analyst.
Former Portland Coach Recalls How Tough It Was To Build The Fire As A WNBA Expansion Team
Former coach Linda Hargrove claims that there is not much talent left for the expansion teams to choose from, leaving them struggling in their first …
CBA Chaos Freezes Toronto & Portland Expansion Draft, Leaving New Teams In Total Limbo
The Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo are struggling to formulate their strategy without a player, as the CBA delay halts the expansion draft.
Jackie Stiles Expresses Excitement & Closure For Portland Fire’s WNBA Return After Long Absence
Jackie Stiles embraces Portland Fire’s WNBA return, calling it long-awaited closure, praising momentum and belief, even as CBA uncertainty lingers …
WNBA Fans Give Honest Feedback On Portland Fire’s New Official Jersey Reveal
Portland Fire revealed its white “Heroine” jerseys and red “Explorer” jerseys for the upcoming season, and fans gave mixed reactions.
Portland Fire Secures Chime As Jersey Sponsor Ahead Of 2026 WNBA Season Debut
Chime will be the jersey sponsor for the Portland Fire, with the members receiving special offers and other perks at the Moda Center.
Portland Fire Reunites Portlandia Stars Fred Armisen & Carrie Brownstein In Fun Campaign Ahead Of WNBA Debut
Portland makes a historic debut even before the start of the season with a fun campaign that reunited the Portlandia stars Fred Armisen and Carrie …
Teaira McCowan Poised for WNBA Comeback as Mock Expansion Draft Projects Portland Fire Selection
Teaira McCowan WNBA comeback rumors heat up as a mock expansion draft projects the former No. 3 pick landing with Portland Fire amid league …
Expansion Draft Rules Could Boost Connecticut Sun’s 2026 Season Prospects in WNBA
With Toronto and Portland entering the league, the 2026 expansion drafts may work in Connecticut’s favor. The Sun can protect their young core, limit …
Who Is Alex Sarama? Everything to Know About the 30-Year-Old Portland Fire Coach
Meet Alex Sarama, the 30-year-old Portland Fire coach, tasked with leading the new WNBA franchise amid expansion momentum, revenue boom, and …
Portland Fire Lands WNBA Legend Sylvia Fowles As Assistant Coach
Portland Fire hires WNBA legend Sylvia Fowles as assistant coach for 2026, pairing her with Alex Sarama to build an expansion franchise culture from …
Portland Fire Announces Brittni Donaldson As Franchise’s First Assistant Coach
Portland Fire appoints Brittni Donaldson as the team’s first assistant coach following her experience with the NBA teams.
Portland Fire And Toronto Tempo Set To Surpass Golden State Valkyries’ Free Agency Gains For 2026 WNBA Season
Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo aim to outshine Golden State Valkyries in 2026 WNBA free agency, targeting stars like A’ja Wilson, Breanna Stewart, …
Portland Fire Head Coach Alex Sarama Receives Heartfelt Farewell Message From Cleveland Cavaliers Coach Kenny Atkinson
Kenny Atkinson praised the new Portland Fire coach, Alex Sarama, who worked as an assistant at the Cleveland Cavaliers franchise.