The Associated Press, Atlanta Journal-Constitution, and Sports Illustrated.com are reporting that Atlanta has been awarded a WNBA expansion franchise set to begin play next season. No word on a coach or team name yet…but the new team will play in Atlanta at Philips Arena. An official announcement is expected on Wednesday.

Read all the available details at SI.com by clicking here.

If any Atlanta team officials happen to be reading this…you know, Tasha Humphrey would make a pretty good number-one draft pick. She’d sell some tickets and be a solid foundation to build a team around. Tasha’s a franchise waiting to happen.

Just a suggestion…