Hornets ownership backs bid to revive WNBA Charlotte Sting franchise
basketball back to the Queen City through a bid to revive the Charlotte Sting franchise.
The Berman family, with backing from Hornets ownership, recently submitted a formal bid to restore the team that was among the WNBA's founding franchises in 1997.
"Yes — our ownership group is involved," Hornets Chief Communications Officer Mike Cristaldi confirmed via WUNC.
The original Sting franchise enjoyed considerable success before folding in 2007, making playoff appearances in six of their first seven seasons and reaching the WNBA Finals in 2001.
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