The Women's National Basketball Association announced the expansion draft order for its two newest franchises, the Portland Fire and Toronto Tempo, as both teams prepare to join the league.

Portland Fire will hold the first selection in the expansion draft, while Toronto Tempo will pick second. The expansion draft allows new teams to select players from existing WNBA rosters to build their initial squads.

Toronto Tempo made a strategic decision to prioritize their position in the main WNBA draft over the expansion draft order. By opting for a higher pick in the regular draft, the Tempo allowed Portland to secure the opening selection in the expansion draft.

Both expansion teams are working to construct their rosters as they prepare to begin play in the WNBA. The expansion draft represents a crucial step in the team-building process for both franchises.

The addition of Portland and Toronto marks continued growth for the WNBA, bringing professional women's basketball to new markets. Further details about draft dates and expansion draft rules have not been specified in the announcement.