Tennis legend Serena Williams floated a potential return to sports in a new role -- as a WNBA owner.
During an interview with CNN on Monday, the 23-time Grand Slam champion said she would be glad to join the league if an ownership opportunity became available.
“I absolutely would be ,” the 42-year-old said. “With the right market, I would definitely be super interested in that.”“It’s complex because you need the arena and practice facility and player housing and all the things you need, committed long-term ownership groups,” Engelbert told reporters. “The nice thing is we’re getting a lot of calls. We’re continuing to engage with cities.”is slated to expand to 13 teams in 2025, with a new franchise in the San Francisco area.
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