WNBA September 18, 2024 3:03 pm WNBA back in Portland, awarded 15th franchise Portland was awarded the 15th WNBA franchise and will begin play in 2026. US & World Videos 0:35 Liberty advance to WNBA Finals, end Aces' chance at three-peat 1:16 2024 WNBA semifinals set: Aces, Liberty to meet in 2023 Finals rematch 2:42 2024 WNBA regular season: By the numbers 1:21 2024 WNBA playoffs: Storylines to watch for, matchups, schedule 0:51 Aces' Wilson makes WNBA history, reaches 1,000 points in a single season