League to form committee to study expansion WNBA President Laurel J. Richie said in her state of the league address Saturday that an expansion committee would be formed after the season. The WNBA President said then that there was interest from the Golden State Warriors ownership. Most of the league's previous moves have been announced in the offseason, but Richie said putting the news out this week made sense. "The last thing we want to do is be disruptive to players, coaches and the fans," Richie said.