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The Portland Fire are a women's basketball team. Based in Portland, Oregon, they are a member of the Women's National Basketball Association.

Portland Fire Names Brittni Donaldson Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager

November 24, 2025 - The Portland Fire today announced the hiring of Brittni Donaldson as Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager, bringing one of the most forward-thinking, analytically driven, and player-centered coaches in professional basketball to the WNBA. She will report to Fire General Manager Vanja Černivec and Head Coach Alex Sarama. Donaldson will play a key cross-functional role intentionally designed to challenge the traditional staffing models and support a modern, development-driven expansion team. She will help bui... Full Story

Portland Fire Names Alex Sarama as Head Coach

October 17, 2025 - Portland, OR - The Portland Fire today announced the hiring of Alex Sarama as head coach, continuing the team's momentum toward its 2026 on-court debut. A globally respected innovator in basketball coaching, Sarama is recognized as one of the leading voices in modern player development, known for blending creativity, performance science, and a deep understanding of how athletes learn and adapt. Sarama draws from the constraints-led approach (CLA) methodology that emphasizes flexibility, decision-making, and game-represent... Full Story

Portland Fire Announced Hiring of Ashley Battle

October 15, 2025 - Portland, OR - The Portland Fire today announced the hiring of Ashley Battle as Vice President, Basketball Operations, Strategy and Innovation. In this role, Battle will oversee basketball operations, including roster construction and talent identification, while implementing innovative strategies across player performance and analytics. She will report directly to General Manager Vanja Černivec, working closely to execute the Fire's competitive and innovative vision as the franchise prepares for its return to court in... Full Story

Portland Fire Announces Executive Team Additions

September 2, 2025 - PORTLAND, OR - The Portland Fire today announced the appointment of two key executives to its executive team. Kimberly Veale has been named Senior Vice President, Marketing & Communications, while Kyle Burns has joined as Vice President, Ticket Sales and Service. "We are building a world-class organization, and the additions of Kimberly and Kyle are critical to that vision," said Clare Hamill, Interim President of the Portland Fire. "Their expertise and proven track records will help us harness the incredible momentum as ... Full Story

• Portland Fire Names Brittni Donaldson Assistant Coach and Assistant General Manager - November 24, 2025
  
• Portland Fire Names Alex Sarama as Head Coach - October 17, 2025
  
• Portland Fire Announced Hiring of Ashley Battle - October 15, 2025
  
• Portland Fire Announces Executive Team Additions - September 2, 2025
  
• Portland Fire Announces Vanja Černivec as General Manager - August 25, 2025
  
• Portland Fire Ignites, Team Surpasses 12,500 Season Ticket Deposits in Days Following Brand Reveal - July 24, 2025
  
• Portland Fire. Reborn. - July 15, 2025
  
• RAJ Sports Breaks Ground on First-Ever Dual-Sport Women's Performance Center - April 22, 2025
  
• From Portland, with Love: Alaska Airlines Partners with Portland Thorns FC & Portland WNBA Expansion - March 4, 2025
  
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League: Women's National Basketball Association
Home: Portland, Oregon
Class: Women's
Website: Portland Fire site
Schedule: Full Portland Fire Schedule

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OurSports Central provides coverage of the following independent and minor league teams near the Portland Fire:

• Hillsboro Hops (NWL) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Thorns FC (NWSL) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Timbers (MLS) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Timbers 2 (MLS NEXT Pro) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Portland Winterhawks (WHL) - Portland, Oregon
  
• Rip City Remix (G League) - Portland, Oregon
  

• The Athletic names Portland the 4th-best city for women's sports - WNBA KGW (November 25)
  
• Fire names Brittini Donaldson to unique dual coachassistant GM role, a first for the franchise - WNBA KGW (November 24)
  
• Brittni Donaldson named assistant coach, assistant GM for Portland Fire - WNBA KPTV (November 24)
  
• Where will the Portland Fire pick in the 2026 WNBA draft? - WNBA Portland Oregonian (November 24)
  
• All about Portland Fire's debut coach: Isaac Okoro on Alex Sarama's WNBA future - WNBA CBS Sports (November 18)
  
• Portland Fire introduce Alex Sarama as inaugural head coach - WNBA KPTV (October 29)
  
• Portland Fire introduces first head coach Alex Sarama - WNBA KGW (October 29)
  
• Why a WNBA franchise dedicated to empowering women opted for a male head coach | Bill Oram - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 29)
  
• Fire coach praises Portland's passionate basketball fans and social justice values - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 28)
  
• Meet the coach who plans to revolutionize women's basketball with Portland's new WNBA team - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 28)
  
• Portland Fire names Alex Sarama as head coach - WNBA KPTV (October 17)
  
• Portland's new WNBA head coach is 30, British and just might change basketball forever - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 17)
  
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