Franchises

THE WARRIORS DON'T WANT A WNBA TEAM TO COME OUT AND PLAY

5.27.1999

          The Warriors withdrew their bid to acquire a WNBA
     franchise for the 2000 season on Wednesday, according to
     Jesse Barkin of the SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS.  After conducting
     a feasibility study, the team has "decided to focus on
     rebuilding" its fan base and concentrate on hosting the All-
     Star Game in February.  Barkin writes that there was
     "speculation that the Warriors were among the front-runners"
     for a team, given the "popularity" of women's basketball in
     the region.  Among those in the running for a WNBA team are
     the Sonics, Blazers, Raptors, Nuggets and Pacers.  The
     league will "announce the addition of four teams" to start
     next summer shortly (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS, 5/27).

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