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Patrick Andres

Cleveland Launches Bid for WNBA Expansion Team Backed By Cavaliers Owner Dan Gilbert

The Cleveland Rockers during a 58–50 loss to the Los Angeles Sparks on June 5, 2001. | Lisa Blumenfeld/ALLSPORT

Nearly a quarter-century after losing its first WNBA team, Cleveland wants another shot at hosting one.

A group based in the city led by Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert plans to submit a proposal for a WNBA expansion team, it told CNBC's Jessica Golden Wednesday morning.

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