Toronto Raptors Ownership Misses Opportunity to Bring WNBA Team to the City
Key points:
- The Toronto Raptors ownership has missed a golden opportunity to bring a WNBA team to the city, despite the potential for success and the passion of the fans.
- Rumors suggest that a power struggle within the ownership group has led to the decision to not pursue the expansion bid for a Toronto WNBA team.
- This decision is disappointing for the local community and highlights the prioritization of personal conflicts over the growth of the game.
The Toronto Raptors’ ownership’s refusal to pursue a WNBA expansion bid is a major disappointment for fans. Despite the potential for success in the Canadian market and the passionate support for the Raptors, the ownership has allowed internal conflicts and power struggles to hinder the growth of the game. Rumors suggest that the ongoing feud between Masai Ujiri and board member Edward Rogers is to blame. Toronto’s ownership could have owned the stadium, benefited from high-end facilities, and capitalized on the passionate fanbase, but instead, the expansion bid has been shelved.
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