Portland WNBA Team Sacks President Inky Son Weeks Before Big Reveal

Portland’s WNBA expansion team has abruptly parted ways with its president, Inky Son, just two months after her appointment, raising eyebrows as the franchise gears up for its brand launch on July 15. The decision, reported by local sources, stems from a turbulent rollout marked by significant growing pains.

Son, hired on April 1 as the franchise’s first employee, was tasked with steering the team’s business operations, from marketing to community relations. Her vision was to create a winning environment in a city known for its basketball passion and support for women’s sports. Yet, the swift exit suggests internal challenges that could spell trouble for the team’s ambitious debut.

RAJ Sports, the parent company, had initially hailed Son’s leadership as a cornerstone for the franchise’s future. Her prior role as chief administrative officer for the National Basketball Players Association seemed a perfect fit. But with the clock ticking toward the team’s name reveal, this shakeup casts a shadow over Portland’s WNBA dreams.