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WNBA Portland Franchise It reportedly fired its president just three weeks before the team was planning to launch the brand.
The firing of my son came as a result of serious “growthing pain” and “rocky” rollouts. Oregon It was reported on Friday.
On June 20, the WNBA Portland X account posted a date of July 15, saying it could be hinting at the announcement of the team’s official name.
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WNBA Commissioner Kathy Engelbert will take photos with the Butar family at a press conference at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon, which announced that Portland had been awarded the WNBA franchise on September 18, 2024. (Cameron Brown/nbae via Getty Images)
The WNBA did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comments about his son’s reported firing.
My son was hired on April 1 as the first employee of the WNBA Portland franchise. Before joining Portland, my son National Basketball Players Association.
“This is an incredible opportunity to help bring back the WNBA franchise to Portland, which has already shown to love basketball and support women’s sports,” his son said. statement When she was hired.
September 18, 2024, Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Cameron Brown/nbae via Getty Images)
“I am honored to be in this position to promote women’s games and look forward to creating a winning environment for future players, staff and Portland fans.”
Mike Whitehead, Managing Director of Large Sports; Portland The WNBA franchise expressed confidence after his son was hired.
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WNBA Commissioners Kathy Engelbert, Alex Buttal and Lisa Buttal will pose for photos at a press conference that announced Portland as a WNBA expansion franchise on September 18, 2024 at the Moda Center in Portland, Oregon. (Cameron Brown/nbae via Getty Images)
“As the organization’s first employee, Inky lays the foundation for our future growth and we are confident that her leadership will drive the franchise to new heights and will have a lasting impact across Portland and the WNBA.”
His son’s responsibility was to oversee all aspects of the business, including marketing, ticketing, sponsorship sales, community relations, finance, legal and HR.
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