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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 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 Announces Vanja Černivec as General Manager

August 25, 2025 - Portland, OR - Today, the Portland Fire named Vanja Černivec as the team's General Manager. In her incoming role, Černivec will oversee all basketball operations, including spearheading the search for the team's head coach, roster construction, and overall player development. Černivec will begin her tenure with the Portland Fire on September 15, 2025. "Vanja is a visionary, and we are confident she will help define what this franchise can be,” said Lisa Bhathal Merage, Portland Fire Co-Owner... Full Story

• 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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• 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
  

• 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)
  
• Portland Fire officially name franchise's first ever head coach - WNBA KGW (October 17)
  
• Panda Express founders pushed to remain part of winning Blazers bid - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 17)
  
• Did a social media blunder give away the Portland Fire's pick for head coach? - WNBA KGW (October 16)
  
• Former UConn star Ashley Battle named to Portland Fire front office - WNBA Hartford Courant (October 15)
  
• Ashley Battle WNBA veteran named Portland Fire VP of basketball operations - WNBA KGW (October 15)
  
• With social media misstep, Portland's WNBA team causes confusion over potential coaching hire - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 15)
  
• Portland Fire names Ashley Battle as VP of Basketball Operations - WNBA KPTV (October 14)
  
• Portland WNBA owners end lawsuit against Blazers sale - WNBA KGW (October 14)
  
• RAJ Sports drops lawsuit against partner in new Blazers ownership group - WNBA KPTV (October 14)
  
• Lawsuit over Blazers sale settles ahead of key court hearing - WNBA Portland Oregonian (October 14)
  
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