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Portland’s incoming WNBA team welcomes new coach, celebrates 15,000 season ticket deposits

Kyra Buckley

WNBA newcomer Alex Sarama will serve as head coach for the rekindled Portland Fire. He currently works as an assistant coach for the NBA’s Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Oregon’s new WNBA team rekindles Portland Fire

Kyra Buckley

In a nod to the history of women's basketball in Portland, the new owners decided to revive the team name from the city's 2000-2002 franchise.