The return of a WNBA team to Portland has sparked memories of the Fire, which gained a dedicated fan base in its short two-year run. Stiles, whose career was cut short by injuries, became a household name in Portland, and her connection to the city clearly resonated with Thompson, who spent his formative years in the Portland area.

Klay Thompson of the Dallas Mavericks expressed his excitement on social media on Thursday after learning that Portland will have a WNBA expansion team. Thompson, who grew up primarily in Oregon, showed off his excitement on Instagram by reposting a Portland Thorns FC post.

The WNBA announced that it is officially expanding to Portland with the new team scheduled to begin play in 2026.

There is tons to love about Klay Thompson if you're the Dallas Mavericks, but this trait is something that gets overlooked way more than it should.

Klay continued to be crucial for the Warriors for their next title runs with Kevin Durant in 2017 and 2018. Over time, he became a treasured and valued member of the dynasty who h

The Golden State Warriors lost a big piece of their dynasty this summer when Klay Thompson left the Bay Area for the Dallas Mavericks. Thompson will bring the NBA Championship pedigree and join Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving in their pursuit of a championship in Dallas.

We revealed one big Klay Thompson bold prediction for his first season in Dallas with the Mavericks during the 2024-25 campaign.