Toronto will reportedly be awarded an WNBA expansion franchise which will begin play in 2026, according to Shireen Ahmed of CBC.
The franchise will be owned by Kilmer Sports Inc., led by billionaire Larry Tanenbaum, who helped bring the NBA's Raptors to the city and is chairman of Maple Leafs Sports and Entertainment, which owns the NHL's Maple Leafs, MLS side Toronto FC, the CFL's Argos, and the AHL's Marlies.
An official announcement is expected on May 23.
Toronto will be the WNBA's 14th team following the Golden State franchise that will enter the league in 2025.