WNBA Coming to an End?

[erpowers]

Does anyone think the WNBA is soon going to be coming to an end? I ask this question in that it seems that all the NBA owners are selling their WNBA teams. Earlier this year the Houston Comets were put up for sale and yesterday I read that the Los Angeles Sparks have been sold. A number of other WNBA teams have already been sold from under their NBA owners. It is estimated that the teams on average lose about $1 million a year. I know that the WUSA tried to go along without the MLS and that league broke up because they were not able to get enough sponsors. Will the same fate happen to the WNBA?

[LisaM]

1. Well if they're being sold, it means there are buyers

It may be that the NBA owners/cities aren't always a good fit.

[Counciltucky]

2. I wouldn't miss it.

But I'm not sexist -- I wouldn't miss the NBA if it folded, either.

Ahh, for another basketball strike...

[erpowers]

3. Not a Basketball Fan?

So, are you not a basketball fan? Is it the NBA and WNBA or is it basketball in general?

[Counciltucky]

4. Professional basketball in general.

It's too showy. I like college basketball and have season tickets to the men's team at my college (Iowa). I just lose interest in basketball after the college level.

[ProfessorGAC]

5. The Chicago Franchise Is Doing Death Gurgles

The attendance has been about 20% of all seats and more than 60% are gratis. So, they're selling 8% of capacity. Not exactly the best cash flow position.
The Professor