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Jayson Tatum willing to place staggering $200 million bid for WNBA franchise in his hometown

Boston Celtics forward could be the first active player in NBA to have a share in WNBA franchise.

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Boston Celtics forward, Jayson Tatum plans to introduce a WNBA franchise in his hometown. Tatum is willing to invest $200 million in an upcoming WNBA expansion team in St Louis. He is on the verge of becoming the first active player in NBA to have a share in WNBA setup.

Jayson Tatum is reportedly willing to make a $200 million bid for a WNBA franchise in St. Louis, per @Essence

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Expansion of WNBA teams planned in next two years

WNBA currently have 12 teams and more teams will be added to expand the competition like NBA. The WNBA will welcome the Golden State Valkyries as the new team in 2025. Two teams from Toronto and Portland will join the competition in 2026.

WNBA are not stopping here as they want to add few more in the next two years. Cathy Engelbert, WNBA Commissioner is eyeing an expansion and there are many candidates in the race. As per fresh updates, potential cities for the 16th franchise include Cleveland, Denver, Houston, Austin, Charlotte, Miami, Milwaukee, and St. Louis.

New WNBA rule allow Tatum to invest in St Louis

St. Louis could be the first franchise which will be owned by an active NBA player and Jayson Tatum is keen to bring his hometown from season 2027-28. It will help him to make rapid growth in women’s sports in St Louis. WNBA recently changed their rule where NBA players can own stakes in WNBA teams. All the plans are ready and as per reports, it will be led by billionaires Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffman.

Women’s NBA is making a quick growth and it will set a big brand value in the upcoming five years. Viewership has been doubled and fans are now talking about the competition on social media with pure passion.

Tatum was also in action for the Celtics in the NBA Cup where his side lost to the Hawks 117-116. The Celtics forward scored 20 points, six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and two blocks while shooting 5/16 from the field and 2/9 from the three-point range. He was criticised for his poor game in clutch time where Atlanta snatched the game with just one point.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.