- Ex-senator’s contentious ownership of team nears end
- Loeffler purchased controlling share of WNBA club in 2011
The Atlanta Dream are close to being sold, ending defeated Republican senator Kelly Loeffler’s contentious stint as a WNBA owner.
“As it relates to the Atlanta Dream, we understand a sale of the franchise is close to being finalized,” the league said in a statement. “Once the sale negotiation is concluded, additional information will be provided.”
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