The WNBA is currently involved in talks to move the Sacramento Monarchs franchise to the Bay Area.
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The WNBA is currently involved in talks to move the Sacramento Monarchs franchise to the Bay Area.
FILE - In this file photo from Sept. 20, 2005, Sacramento Monarchs DeMya Walker, from left, Ticha Penicheiro, Kara Lawson, and Olympia Scott-Richardson celebrate as the hold up the WNBA Championship Trophy after defeating the Connecticut Suns 62-59 to win the title in Sacramento, Calif. The owner of the NBA's Sacramento Kings will no longer operate the WNBA's Sacramento Monarchs. WNBA president Donna Orender said in a statement on Friday it is in discussions with potential investors to relocate the Monarchs to the Bay Area in time for next season.
SAN FRANCISCO The Sacramento Monarchs folded on Friday, a shocking and disappointing development for the WNBA and one of its original eight franchises.