Introduction

WNBA Expansion: Everything You Need to Know

Introduction

The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) is set to expand in 2024, adding two new teams. This expansion will be the league's first since 2008, when the Atlanta Dream and Tulsa Shock (now the Dallas Wings) joined the league.

Expansion Teams

The two expansion teams have not yet been announced, but there are a number of cities that have expressed interest in hosting a WNBA team. Some of the most likely candidates include:

• Las Vegas, Nevada
• Nashville, Tennessee
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• San Diego, California
• Toronto, Canada

Expansion Draft

The expansion teams will be filled through an expansion draft. The existing 12 WNBA teams will each protect a certain number of players, and the expansion teams will then be able to select the remaining players from the pool of unprotected players.

The expansion draft rules have not yet been finalized, but it is expected that each team will be able to protect a maximum of 12 players. This means that there will be a large number of talented players available to the expansion teams.

Tiebreaker Criteria

If two or more teams have the same record at the end of the season, the following tiebreaker criteria will be used to determine the standings:

1. Better record in head-to-head games
2. Better winning percentage against all teams with a .500 or better record
3. Better point differential in all games
4. Better point differential in head-to-head games
5. Coin toss

WNBA Schedule

The WNBA season typically runs from May to September. The regular season consists of 34 games, with each team playing 17 home games and 17 road games.

The playoffs begin in September, with the top eight teams in the league advancing. The playoffs are a single-elimination tournament, with the winner of the championship series winning the WNBA championship.

WNBA Standings

The WNBA standings are updated daily during the regular season. The standings are based on the following criteria:

• Wins
• Losses
• Winning percentage
• Point differential

Conclusion

The WNBA expansion is an exciting development for the league. The addition of two new teams will help to grow the league's fanbase and increase its visibility. The expansion teams are expected to be competitive from the start, and they could make a significant impact on the league's landscape.