Portland's WNBA expansion team unveiled its new branding and name — the Portland Fire — a rekindling of the city's previous ...

The WNBA is officially returning to Portland, reviving the Portland Fire name after the original franchise played in the league from 2000 to 2002.

0 Jessica Hill - FR125654 AP FILE - The WNBA logo is seen near a hoop before an WNBA basketball game at Mohegan Sun Arena, Tuesday, May 14, 2019, in Uncasville, Conn. (AP Photo/Jessica Hill, File) ...

The name of Portland's WNBA team, the Portland Fire, is a rekindling of the city's previous WNBA team that played from 2000 to 2002. The new logo features a rose on fire, a reference to Portland's ...

WNBA's Portland Fire unveils name and logo ahead of 2026 tipoff By Ali McCadden, CNBC • Published July 15, 2025 • Updated on July 15, 2025 at 2:32 pm Log in or create a free profile to save ...