WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert turned heads over the weekend when she revealed the league is looking into adding two expansion teams in the next few years.
Engelbert’s comments have already piqued the interest of one prospective owner.
Buccaneers receiver Mike Evans noted his interest in WNBA ownership on Monday night as news of Engelbert’s expansion plan spread. He made clear that he wants the iconic Houston Comets franchise back in the league.
The Comets were one of the WNBA’s founding members, winning the championship in the league’s inaugural season in 1997. The franchise, led by stars like Cynthia Cooper and Sheryl Swoopes, went on to win the title in each of the next three years, compiling an 80–14 overall record under Hall of Fame coach Van Chancellor.