After an 18-season hiatus, the Houston Comets are officially back in the WNBA, unveiling a brand new logo that signals a major brand revival and transformation for the league. This isn’t just a rebrand, it’s a resurrection, bringing a name synonymous with dynasty back to the forefront.
A New Look For a Legendary Comeback
The new Comets logo, which broke cover Thursday night, is straight fire. It’s got a basketball shooting across the lettering, totally illustrating the movement of a comet itself. How cool is that? And check this out: there’s a smattering of stars in every variation of the logo, a direct callback to the Comets of old. But it gets even better. The team says the logo features *four* stars, specifically to honor those four consecutive championships they snagged from 1997 to 2000. That’s a serious nod to history right there. Naturally, they’re leaning into that celestial name, and why wouldn’t they? Houston is practically mission control for the aerospace industry, home to NASA’s Johnson Space Center. This isn’t just a logo; it’s a statement.
From Sun to Comets: A Franchise Reborn Amidst League Expansion
This new iteration of the Comets isn’t just popping up out of nowhere; they’re essentially picking up where the Connecticut Sun left off, replacing them in the league starting next season. The Sun had a run from 2003 to 2026, even making it to the WNBA Finals four times, but never managed to hoist that championship trophy. Before the Sun, that same franchise was known as the Orlando Miracle from 1999 to 2002. Now, after being owned by the Mohegan Tribe, the franchise is in the hands of the Fertitta family. Tilman Fertitta, who also owns the NBA’s Rockets, spearheaded the purchase of the Sun for a reported $300 million.
This return is part of a massive WNBA expansion push. We’ve already seen Cleveland’s team reveal their “Sirens” name back in August, a shoutout to Lake Erie’s power, though they won’t hit the court until 2028. The league just added the Toronto Tempo and Portland Fire, keeping the league at 15 teams for the 2027 campaign, but the Sirens will bump it to 16 the following year. And get this: Detroit and Philadelphia are expected to join in 2029 and 2030, respectively. The league is growing, man! But for now, all eyes are on Houston. This new-look, but familiar, Comets squad is gunning for the success of the original dynasty that featured Hall of Famers like Sheryl Swoopes, Cynthia Cooper, and Tina Thompson.
Next season, the WNBA gets a taste of its legendary past again, and you know what? Everyone’s gonna be watching to see if these new Comets can live up to that incredible legacy.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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