WNBA Star Angel Reese Names Houston as Potential WNBA Expansion Candidate

The WNBA is booming. Its popularity is likely to peak in the 2024 season. On Saturday night, all eyes will be on the WNBA for the All-Star Game, a battle between the United States women’s basketball team and the WNBA team.

After practice Friday afternoon, rising star and first-time All-Star Angel Reese revealed which cities she would like to see an expansion team in. During her presentation, Reese shared that she would like to see the Houston Comets return.

“I would be biased if I said Baltimore,” Reese said. “But I think Houston would be thrilled — bring back the Houston Comets. Houston is a city that has vibes.”

Women’s basketball has grown in popularity over the past couple of years. In addition to Reese, Katelyn Clark has also contributed to the growth of the game. Both players entered the league by being selected first overall in the 2024 WNBA Draft in April, with Clark leading the way, who was selected first overall by the Indiana Fever. Reese was selected seventh overall by the Chicago Sky.

The 2008 season marked Houston’s final appearance in the WNBA. The Houston Comets played their final season and finished with a 17–17 record before folding. The Comets established themselves as the league’s first dynasty, winning four consecutive titles from 1997 to 2000.

Houston was led by what is arguably the best core in league history. The Comets had a Big 3 of Cynthia Cooper, Sheryl Swoopes and Tina Thompson, still considered some of the greatest players in league history.

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