Philadelphia's WNBA expansion team officially approved

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- Philadelphia is one step closer to getting a WNBA team.

The WNBA and NBA Board of Governors officially approved the league's expansion into Philadelphia on Thursday night.

It was first announced last June.

Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, the same company that owns the 76ers, will own and operate the WNBA team.

The women's basketball team doesn't have a name yet.

Play is expected to start in 2030.