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Basketball Writer Joins WNBA Expansion Team
24 Feb
Summary
- Ben Pickman transitions to WNBA front office role.
- Portland Fire hires Pickman as salary cap analyst.
- Team is building front office for upcoming season.
Ben Pickman, formerly a basketball writer, has transitioned into a front office position with the WNBA expansion team, the Portland Fire. He has been appointed as a salary cap and strategy analyst. Pickman's journalism career included covering basketball for Sports Illustrated from 2018 to 2022. He then moved to The Athletic, focusing on women's basketball. He announced his departure from The Athletic in January. The Portland Fire is currently building its front office in anticipation of its return to the WNBA. The franchise previously existed in the league from 2000 to 2002. Vanja Cernivec, who joined the front office after a stint with the Golden State Valkyries, is the team's general manager.
