Reaching into Portland's WNBA history for a team name would make sense, if not for the images that name evokes.

Siblings and co-owners Alex Bhathal (left) and Lisa Bhathal Merage sit on stage during a groundbreaking event for the ...

The Portland Fire is set to burn bright in the WNBA again as the identity of the expansion team ready to debut in 2026 begins ...

WNBA rumors reveal Portland may revive the Fire name for its 2026 expansion team following recent trademark filings.

A full reveal of Portland's WNBA expansion team appears to be coming very soon. On Friday, the club's official X account ...

The WNBA filed trademarks for the name “Portland Fire” and a stylized “P” logo earlier this week, potentially indicating that ...

With the league’s growth continuing to hit record-breaking numbers after record-breaking numbers, next up are the Toronto Tempo. The team will play beginning in 2026 at Coca-Cola Coliseum in Toronto, ...

The WNBA appears to be returning to the name the Portland WNBA franchise used from 2000 to 2002 "Portland Fire" with recently ...

Chicago Sky forward Angel Reese made her first shot attempt in Tuesday's 97-86 victory over the Los Angeles Sparks and never ...

— WNBA Portland (@wnbaportland) June 20, 2025. If it does choose the name Fire, the new Portland team is hoping it doesn’t carry the prior team’s track record.

It took less than a full season for the Golden State Valkyries to become the most valuable franchise in the WNBA.

The WNBA's 15th franchise, which is set to begin play in 2026, will officially announce its new name later this summer, ...