Jayson Tatum and Patrick Mahomes have a new competitor in the market. You might be wondering what brings an NBA star and an NFL one on the same page. Thanks to the WNBA expansion, these two giants will be nothing more than rivals. With their eyes fixed on bringing the $200 million check and team to their hometowns, Tatum and Mahomes now have a new rival.

Well, Dan Gilbert is planning to revive the once-folded Cleveland Rockers. Yes, the billionaire owner of the Cavaliers is submitting a bid for a WNBA expansion team, as reported by Jess Golden. There is a fine chance that the Rockers, who last played in the league in 2002, could make a blockbuster comeback in the upcoming years.

The WNBA has already announced new teams in Golden State, Toronto, and Portland, and more than 15 cities are bidding for a 16th team in the league. Jayson Tatum wants to bring the Women’s Basketball league to his hometown St. Louis. On the other hand, the Chiefs’ QB wants to bring a team to Kansas City that he represents in the NFL.

But it looks like the bidding war is about to get a lot ‘spicier’ than expected!

Jayson Tatum is up for a tough fight to bring the 16th WNBA team to Missouri

Jayson Tatum entered team ownership in 2023 as a part-owner of the Los Angeles Mad Drops. Now going around the Sun one time and a half, JT is eyeing another ownership plan. And this time he’s about to go all-out. With the likes of Patrick Mahomes and Dan Gilbert on the line, Tatum’s ownership dreams are going to get a tough fight.

The WNBA is on fire, and not just on the court. Commissioner Cathy Engelbert teased a 16th team in April, confidently eyeing 2028. Big news, right? But wait, there’s more. The league is already welcoming three expansion teams—the Golden State Valkyries in 2025, followed by Toronto and Portland in 2026. “Just a few years ago, we were surviving; now we’re going from survive to thrive,” Engelbert said. And thrive they are! With stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese lighting up their rookie season, the WNBA’s popularity isn’t just climbing, it’s soaring.

Jayson Tatum wants in on the WNBA’s rising fame. He’s adding hometown pride to his bid for the 16th team. But the competition is fierce. “More than a dozen candidates are expected. Some predict that the ultimate winner could pay more than $200 million for the slot,” Sportico reported. Still, the Celtics star is ready to fight it out. Even if heavyweights like the Cleveland Cavaliers step up as rivals.

The battle for the 16th WNBA team is about to get wild. With Tatum, Mahomes, and Gilbert the heat is going through the roof. With $200 million on the line, it’s anyone’s game. Buckle up—this bidding war is just getting started!