Jayson Tatum hints at potential St. Louis WNBA expansion bid

Yahoo Sports1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 3:00 PM

Last updated Jun 12, 2026

Jayson Tatum hints at potential St. Louis WNBA expansion bid
Summary

Jayson Tatum expressed interest in investing in a WNBA expansion team for St. Louis. In a conversation with Front Office Sports, Tatum acknowledged he is not allowed to comment directly on his involvement but indicated a desire to bring something special to his hometown. The expansion effort is reportedly led by billionaires Richard Chaifetz and David Hoffman, who have ties to major sports franchises. The WNBA is currently experiencing expansion, with teams scheduled to debut in various cities through 2030. Tatum's comments leave open the possibility of his formal participation in this initiative.

Source Links
Key Details
  • Tatum is linked to a potential WNBA bid in St. Louis.
  • Chaifetz and Hoffman lead the St. Louis expansion effort.
  • The WNBA plans new teams in Cleveland, Detroit, and Philadelphia by 2030.
  • Expansion fees have increased significantly to $250 million per team.
  • Tatum seeks opportunities to enhance St. Louis sports culture.
Latest Updates
  • 3:00 PMYahoo SportsJayson Tatum Leaves Door Open for St. Louis WNBA Expansion Bid
What they're saying
"

The Celtics star wouldn’t comment directly, but also didn’t deny his involvement.

Related Teams & Leagues

Sources

External links

Original reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.

Related Stories

Last 14 days