WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert announces the expansion of teams in Cleveland, Detroit and Philadelphia. (1:44)Open Extended ReactionsIndiana Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham took issue with two of the three expansion cities that will be joining the WNBA. The expansion will push the WNBA to 18 total teams. "Great demand for WNBA franchises," Engelbert said Monday at a news conference. The WNBA currently stands at 13 teams, with franchises in Toronto and Portland set to enter the league in 2026.