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Detroit wins WNBA expansion bid. Why did Detroit Shock leave and why is league expanding?

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WNBA is expanding to 18 teams, with Detroit , Cleveland , and Philadelphia receiving franchises.

Detroit 's team will begin play in 2029 , marking the return of the WNBA to the city after the Shock relocated in 2010 .

Increased viewership, attendance, and a lucrative new TV deal are driving the league's expansion.

The WNBA was settled at 12 teams after Atlanta Dream was added in 2008 .

That will include 25 regular-season games on Disney platforms, 50 on NBC and Peacock and 30 on Amazon 's Prime Video. The deal is for 11 years , ending in 2036 ..

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