Annie Costabile
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Women’s sports, Front Office Sports.
By next season the PWHL could jump to 12 teams depending on the next few months and the returns from the 2025-26 Takeover Tour.
To some this might seem quick, but the league's motto is simple: "Time is overrated."
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To some this might seem quick, but the league's motto is simple: "Time is overrated."
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PWHL Is Targeting Rapid Expansion to 12 Teams
The PWHL quickly added two expansion teams for 2025–26. It aims to add another four after gathering data from this year’s Takeover Tour.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:39 PM
By next season the PWHL could jump to 12 teams depending on the next few months and the returns from the 2025-26 Takeover Tour.
To some this might seem quick, but the league's motto is simple: "Time is overrated."
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To some this might seem quick, but the league's motto is simple: "Time is overrated."
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REMINDER: The WNBA Draft Lottery is tonight at 6:30 PM ET. The Wings (42%) have the best odds, followed by the Lynx (26.1%) by way of Chicago, then the Storm (16.7%) by way of LA, the Mystics (9.5%), and the lowest odds belong to the Sky (5.5%) via CT.
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The WNBA Will Have a Draft Lottery Despite CBA Uncertainty
Without a CBA the league will not be able to conduct an expansion draft, free agency, or the 2026 WNBA draft.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:11 PM
REMINDER: The WNBA Draft Lottery is tonight at 6:30 PM ET. The Wings (42%) have the best odds, followed by the Lynx (26.1%) by way of Chicago, then the Storm (16.7%) by way of LA, the Mystics (9.5%), and the lowest odds belong to the Sky (5.5%) via CT.
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NWSL expansion is moving at a pace all its own.
Next season the league will have doubled in size from the original 8 franchises it debuted w. in 2013. By 2028, commissioner Jessica Berman wants to see 18.
But can the league sustain this rapid growth?
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Next season the league will have doubled in size from the original 8 franchises it debuted w. in 2013. By 2028, commissioner Jessica Berman wants to see 18.
But can the league sustain this rapid growth?
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The NWSL Is Growing at Breakneck Pace. Can It Keep Surging?
The NWSL is quickly adding franchises and seeing an influx of capital. Yet its rapid-growth strategy also triggers big questions.
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November 22, 2025 at 3:51 PM
NWSL expansion is moving at a pace all its own.
Next season the league will have doubled in size from the original 8 franchises it debuted w. in 2013. By 2028, commissioner Jessica Berman wants to see 18.
But can the league sustain this rapid growth?
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Next season the league will have doubled in size from the original 8 franchises it debuted w. in 2013. By 2028, commissioner Jessica Berman wants to see 18.
But can the league sustain this rapid growth?
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Can confirm the New York Liberty have agreed to terms w. Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco making him the teams new head coach.
DeMarco has been w. the Warriors since 2012, serving in a number of roles. Unclear at this point how long he will stay on with the Warriors. Story TK
DeMarco has been w. the Warriors since 2012, serving in a number of roles. Unclear at this point how long he will stay on with the Warriors. Story TK
November 21, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Can confirm the New York Liberty have agreed to terms w. Warriors assistant Chris DeMarco making him the teams new head coach.
DeMarco has been w. the Warriors since 2012, serving in a number of roles. Unclear at this point how long he will stay on with the Warriors. Story TK
DeMarco has been w. the Warriors since 2012, serving in a number of roles. Unclear at this point how long he will stay on with the Warriors. Story TK
NEW: The WNBA's latest offer to players includes a million-dollar max salary—but only if certain revenue sharing targets are hit. The base supermax in 2026 would remain in the six figures.
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The WNBA’s Million-Dollar Offer Isn’t What it Seems
The reported $1.1 million figure represents a six-figure base salary with potential revenue sharing added in, multiple sources told FOS.
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November 21, 2025 at 1:20 AM
NEW: The WNBA's latest offer to players includes a million-dollar max salary—but only if certain revenue sharing targets are hit. The base supermax in 2026 would remain in the six figures.
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The PWHL's Ottawa Charge is in the midst of an arena crisis after the Ottawa city council approved a renovation plan that will slash their home venue by nearly 3,000 seats.
The PWHL says every option is on the table as it assesses the team's future.
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The PWHL says every option is on the table as it assesses the team's future.
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PWHL to Consider Every Option for Ottawa Charge in Arena Crisis
With seating capacity slashed in a planned renovation of the Charge’s home arena, the future of the Ottawa women’s hockey team is uncertain.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The PWHL's Ottawa Charge is in the midst of an arena crisis after the Ottawa city council approved a renovation plan that will slash their home venue by nearly 3,000 seats.
The PWHL says every option is on the table as it assesses the team's future.
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The PWHL says every option is on the table as it assesses the team's future.
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The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes a max salary exceeding $1 million.
As the Nov. 30 deadline approaches, where do things stand?
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As the Nov. 30 deadline approaches, where do things stand?
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New WNBA Offer to Players Includes Max Salary Over $1 Million
The league's offer to players has included a salary over $1 million for the first time, a source confirmed to FOS.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:54 PM
The WNBA's latest CBA proposal includes a max salary exceeding $1 million.
As the Nov. 30 deadline approaches, where do things stand?
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As the Nov. 30 deadline approaches, where do things stand?
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Springfield, Illinois will be the home to the WPBL in its inaugural season. The league—which will feature four teams in year one—will play all of its games at Robin Roberts Stadium.
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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Women’s Pro Baseball League To Play 1st Season in Springfield, Illinois
The Women’s Pro Baseball League tells FOS it expects to raise $3 million and will play its entire debut season in the Midwest.
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November 17, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Springfield, Illinois will be the home to the WPBL in its inaugural season. The league—which will feature four teams in year one—will play all of its games at Robin Roberts Stadium.
More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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More on the league's Series A investment + salaries here:
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The Sky were the only team to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game, sources told me. The WNBA recruited Indiana to host in 2025. The Aces hosted 3 of the 4 All-Star games before 2024.
Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why Do So Few Teams Want to Host the WNBA All-Star Game?
Despite the league's broader success, only one team bid for 2026, and the league asked a team to host in 2025.
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November 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
The Sky were the only team to bid for the 2026 WNBA All-Star game, sources told me. The WNBA recruited Indiana to host in 2025. The Aces hosted 3 of the 4 All-Star games before 2024.
Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Why has there been such a disinterest in playing host? And is that changing?
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Reposted by Annie Costabile
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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Project B Basketball League Says It Has No Saudi Funding
The startup’s cofounder tells FOS that its fundraising “doesn’t include any dollars from Saudi Arabia.” The league has a Saudi event partner.
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November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
Project B Basketball League Says It Has No Saudi Funding
The startup’s cofounder tells FOS that its fundraising “doesn’t include any dollars from Saudi Arabia.” The league has a Saudi event partner.
frontofficesports.com
November 8, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Following Project B's announced signing of Nneka Ogwumike questions were raised regarding funding.
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
frontofficesports.com/project-b-wo...
While Project B denies it is backed in any way by Saudi Arabia, there is a connection: Sela, a subsidiary of the Saudi PIF, is a league event partner.
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Project B is offering WNBA stars multi-million dollar salaries to play in the startup league, multiple sources told me.
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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Project B is Offering WNBA Stars Multi-Million Dollar Salaries
The global basketball startup has the potential to shake up the women’s basketball landscape.
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November 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Project B is offering WNBA stars multi-million dollar salaries to play in the startup league, multiple sources told me.
So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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So, what threat does the global league pose? And to whom?
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Monarch Collective, the U.S. based investment firm focused solely on women's sports, has gone international buying a stake in German Women’s Bundesliga club FC Viktoria Berlin.
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NWSL Investor Monarch's Next Move Is German Soccer
The firm already owns the maximum three stakes in NWSL teams.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Monarch Collective, the U.S. based investment firm focused solely on women's sports, has gone international buying a stake in German Women’s Bundesliga club FC Viktoria Berlin.
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The Tempo introduced Sandy Brondello as the franchise's first coach this AM.
While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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Sandy Brondello Turned Down More Money to Coach Tempo
The WNBA expansion team still made Brondello one of three known coaches in the league earning seven figures annually.
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November 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
The Tempo introduced Sandy Brondello as the franchise's first coach this AM.
While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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While the terms of her deal were not disclosed, multiple sources told me she will earn a seven-figure salary annually making her one of the highest paid coaches in the WNBA.
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The WNBA & WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension with the condition that either side can terminate the extension at any time with 48 hours notice.
So, now what? And how did we get here?
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So, now what? And how did we get here?
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WNBA and WNBPA Agree to 30-Day Extension. Now What?
On Friday the WNBPA said their agreement on the CBA extension was contingent on the union’s ability to terminate it with 48 hours notice.
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October 31, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The WNBA & WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension with the condition that either side can terminate the extension at any time with 48 hours notice.
So, now what? And how did we get here?
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So, now what? And how did we get here?
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Two Sky greats will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next summer. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headline the 2026 class announced Thursday.
Former Sky stars Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne to be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame
Though much of their professional legacies were built elsewhere, both Parker and Delle Donne shined in Chicago. They headline the 2026 class.
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October 30, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Two Sky greats will be inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame next summer. Candace Parker and Elena Delle Donne headline the 2026 class announced Thursday.
The current CBA was set to expire on Friday before the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension.
Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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WNBA, Players Union Agree to Extension for CBA Negotiations
The WNBA and WNBPA have agreed to a 30-day extension to continue negotiations for a new CBA, making the new deadline Nov. 30.
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October 31, 2025 at 3:06 AM
The current CBA was set to expire on Friday before the WNBA and WNBPA agreed to a 30-day extension.
Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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Set your clocks, the new deadline is Nov. 30.
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Dominique Malonga headlined Unrivaled's final player announcements amid a dispute with Turkish club Fenerbahçe.
According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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Malonga Headlines Unrivaled’s Final Player Announcements
Unrivaled also announced new coaches for the next season, including former Storm coach Noelle Quinn and Liberty assistant Zach O’Brien.
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October 30, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Dominique Malonga headlined Unrivaled's final player announcements amid a dispute with Turkish club Fenerbahçe.
According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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According to club, Malonga terminated her contract "without just cause." Ten days later, Unrivaled announced her as its final player.
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Unrivaled's final three players: Aari McDonald, Rebecca Allen and Dominique Malonga.
October 30, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Unrivaled's final three players: Aari McDonald, Rebecca Allen and Dominique Malonga.
I'm told players have not yet agreed to the WNBA's proposed 30 day extension as talks continue.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
October 30, 2025 at 4:30 PM
I'm told players have not yet agreed to the WNBA's proposed 30 day extension as talks continue.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
Sources tell me both sides are meeting today.
Angel Reese adds her name to list of trademarks filed this year, including "Mebounds" a phrase she flipped into a six-figure-earning brand.
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Angel Reese Registers Another Trademark: Her Name
This is Angel Reese’s fourth trademark application, according to the United States Patent and Trademark website.
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October 30, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Angel Reese adds her name to list of trademarks filed this year, including "Mebounds" a phrase she flipped into a six-figure-earning brand.
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The WNBA has proposed a 30-day extension to continue CBA negotiations with the WNBPA.
This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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WNBA Proposes 30-Day Extension on CBA Negotiations
The current CBA expires on Friday at which point there are a few paths forward, including a work stoppage.
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October 29, 2025 at 12:59 AM
The WNBA has proposed a 30-day extension to continue CBA negotiations with the WNBPA.
This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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This comes on the heels of a weeks worth of heated exchanges between both parties and just days ahead of the Oct. 31 deadline.
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The public barbs continue between the WNBA and the WNBPA.
In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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WNBA, Players Remain Far Apart With CBA Deadline Days Away
Union lawyer Erin D. Drake says a deal will not be reached by Friday’s deadline.
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October 28, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The public barbs continue between the WNBA and the WNBPA.
In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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In a statement provided to FOS the league is accusing the union of "disseminating public misinformation" while urging them to join in "constructive engagement across the table."
More:
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Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Seattle Storm's new head coach leaving the Liberty with the last remaining vacancy in the WNBA.
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Storm Hire Sonia Raman as Liberty Have Last Remaining WNBA Opening
Raman also interviewed for the Liberty’s head coach position.
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October 24, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Seattle Storm's new head coach leaving the Liberty with the last remaining vacancy in the WNBA.
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Former Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Storm's new HC, a source confirmed to me. She also interviewed for the Liberty's HC job.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
October 24, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Former Liberty assistant Sonia Raman has agreed to a multiyear deal to become the Storm's new HC, a source confirmed to me. She also interviewed for the Liberty's HC job.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.
Raman was an assistant with the Grizzlies from 2020-24 before joining the Liberty.