Toronto is expected to be awarded an WNBA franchise, headed by Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum. It would begin to play in 2026.
The WNBA is expected to award Toronto with an expansion team, with the new franchise set to start play in 2026. The team will be the WNBA's first franchise based outside of the United States.
Toronto will be the WNBA's 14th team when it enters the league.
Jaylyn Sherrod came up clutch for the New York Liberty on Thursday evening