6 cities the WNBA could still (technically) expand to if Portland is out

So, you’re telling me there’s a chance.

The WNBA is continually growing, and that means with more eyes on the league, cities will continue their push for expansion teams.

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert announced in October that the WNBA is partnering with the NBA’s Golden State Warriors to bring women’s basketball to the Bay Area. Engelbert also announced that the expectation is that there will be 14 WNBA teams by 2025.

Yet, with Wednesday’s surprising news that a bid for Portland has been “deferred” over possible renovation concerns at the Moda Center, all eyes are turning to what future cities might still be good candidates for expansion.

Several other cities could likely find themselves in a similiar position as Portland, but they are technically still an option.

Here are the six possible cities still on the WNBA’s expansion list: